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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,244.39, 45,872.71 and 19,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,244.39, 45,872.71 and 19,097.23 is: 26,351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,244.39 : 45,872.71 = 19,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,244.39/45,872.71 = 19,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,244.39x = 45,872.71 × 19,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,244.39x = 876,041,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,041,693.59/33,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.56

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