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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,313.56, 45,971.88 and 19,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,313.56, 45,971.88 and 19,174.20 is: 26,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,313.56 : 45,971.88 = 19,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,313.56/45,971.88 = 19,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,313.56x = 45,971.88 × 19,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,313.56x = 881,474,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,474,021.50/33,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.92

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