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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,325.39, 45,989.07 and 19,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,325.39, 45,989.07 and 19,178.24 is: 26,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,325.39 : 45,989.07 = 19,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,325.39/45,989.07 = 19,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,325.39x = 45,989.07 × 19,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,325.39x = 881,989,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,989,421.84/33,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.99

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