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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.16, 49,534.32 and 13,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.16, 49,534.32 and 13,303 is: 19,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.16 : 49,534.32 = 13,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.16/49,534.32 = 13,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.16x = 49,534.32 × 13,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.16x = 658,955,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,955,058.96/33,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.50

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