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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,238.76, 45,868.68 and 19,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,238.76, 45,868.68 and 19,092.51 is: 26,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,238.76 : 45,868.68 = 19,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,238.76/45,868.68 = 19,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,238.76x = 45,868.68 × 19,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,238.76x = 875,748,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,748,231.59/33,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.20

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