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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.31, 45,867.53 and 19,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.31, 45,867.53 and 19,092.89 is: 26,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.31 : 45,867.53 = 19,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.31/45,867.53 = 19,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.31x = 45,867.53 × 19,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.31x = 875,743,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,743,704.86/33,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,348.21

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