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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,314.88, 45,978.80 and 19,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,314.88, 45,978.80 and 19,167.73 is: 26,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,314.88 : 45,978.80 = 19,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,314.88/45,978.80 = 19,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,314.88x = 45,978.80 × 19,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,314.88x = 881,309,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,309,224.12/33,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,453.92

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