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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,242.40, 45,871.92 and 19,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,242.40, 45,871.92 and 19,092.24 is: 26,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,242.40 : 45,871.92 = 19,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,242.40/45,871.92 = 19,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,242.40x = 45,871.92 × 19,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,242.40x = 875,797,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,797,705.90/33,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,345.80

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