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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,244.89, 45,873.40 and 19,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,244.89, 45,873.40 and 19,097.73 is: 26,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,244.89 : 45,873.40 = 19,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,244.89/45,873.40 = 19,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,244.89x = 45,873.40 × 19,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,244.89x = 876,077,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,077,807.38/33,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,352.25

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