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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,242.28, 45,869.13 and 19,092.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,242.28, 45,869.13 and 19,092.39 is: 26,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,242.28 : 45,869.13 = 19,092.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,242.28/45,869.13 = 19,092.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,242.28x = 45,869.13 × 19,092.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,242.28x = 875,751,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,751,318.92/33,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.50

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