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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,322.38, 45,986.28 and 19,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,322.38, 45,986.28 and 19,175.28 is: 26,462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,322.38 : 45,986.28 = 19,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,322.38/45,986.28 = 19,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,322.38x = 45,986.28 × 19,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,322.38x = 881,799,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,799,795.16/33,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.69

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