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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.64, 45,916.24 and 19,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.64, 45,916.24 and 19,128.24 is: 26,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.64 : 45,916.24 = 19,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.64/45,916.24 = 19,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.64x = 45,916.24 × 19,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.64x = 878,296,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,296,858.62/33,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,396.97

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