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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,276.64, 45,921.76 and 19,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,276.64, 45,921.76 and 19,132.24 is: 26,402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,276.64 : 45,921.76 = 19,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,276.64/45,921.76 = 19,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,276.64x = 45,921.76 × 19,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,276.64x = 878,586,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,586,133.54/33,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.49

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