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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,242.40, 45,873.84 and 19,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,242.40, 45,873.84 and 19,094.88 is: 26,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,242.40 : 45,873.84 = 19,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,242.40/45,873.84 = 19,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,242.40x = 45,873.84 × 19,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,242.40x = 875,955,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,955,469.94/33,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.55

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