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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.38, 45,977.99 and 19,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.38, 45,977.99 and 19,169.28 is: 26,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.38 : 45,977.99 = 19,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.38/45,977.99 = 19,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.38x = 45,977.99 × 19,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.38x = 881,364,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,364,868.30/33,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,454.40

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