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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.52, 45,868.68 and 19,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.52, 45,868.68 and 19,092.88 is: 26,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.52 : 45,868.68 = 19,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.52/45,868.68 = 19,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.52x = 45,868.68 × 19,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.52x = 875,765,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,765,203.00/33,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,348.69

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