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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,324.89, 45,988.38 and 19,177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,324.89, 45,988.38 and 19,177.74 is: 26,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,324.89 : 45,988.38 = 19,177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,324.89/45,988.38 = 19,177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,324.89x = 45,988.38 × 19,177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,324.89x = 881,953,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,953,194.66/33,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.30

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