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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,312.87, 45,972.87 and 19,165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,312.87, 45,972.87 and 19,165.71 is: 26,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,312.87 : 45,972.87 = 19,165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,312.87/45,972.87 = 19,165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,312.87x = 45,972.87 × 19,165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,312.87x = 881,102,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,102,794.81/33,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.32

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