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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.58, 45,964.44 and 19,888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.58, 45,964.44 and 19,888.26 is: 27,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.58 : 45,964.44 = 19,888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.58/45,964.44 = 19,888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.58x = 45,964.44 × 19,888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.58x = 914,152,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,152,733.47/33,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,442.49

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