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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,243.48, 45,871.46 and 19,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,243.48, 45,871.46 and 19,096.33 is: 26,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,243.48 : 45,871.46 = 19,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,243.48/45,871.46 = 19,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,243.48x = 45,871.46 × 19,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,243.48x = 875,976,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,976,470.80/33,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.32

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