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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,006.79, 49,485.58 and 19,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,006.79, 49,485.58 and 19,856.08 is: 29,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,006.79 : 49,485.58 = 19,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,006.79/49,485.58 = 19,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,006.79x = 49,485.58 × 19,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,006.79x = 982,589,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,589,536.05/33,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,769.32

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