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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.48, 45,865.92 and 19,090.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.48, 45,865.92 and 19,090.33 is: 26,343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.48 : 45,865.92 = 19,090.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.48/45,865.92 = 19,090.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.48x = 45,865.92 × 19,090.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.48x = 875,595,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,595,433.89/33,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,343.62

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