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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,242.34, 45,873.96 and 19,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,242.34, 45,873.96 and 19,095.30 is: 26,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,242.34 : 45,873.96 = 19,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,242.34/45,873.96 = 19,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,242.34x = 45,873.96 × 19,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,242.34x = 875,977,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,977,028.39/33,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.24

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