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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,324.84, 45,993.29 and 19,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,324.84, 45,993.29 and 19,174.95 is: 26,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,324.84 : 45,993.29 = 19,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,324.84/45,993.29 = 19,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,324.84x = 45,993.29 × 19,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,324.84x = 881,918,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,918,940.21/33,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.31

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