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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,042.16, 49,572.96 and 13,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,042.16, 49,572.96 and 13,310.56 is: 19,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,042.16 : 49,572.96 = 13,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,042.16/49,572.96 = 13,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,042.16x = 49,572.96 × 13,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,042.16x = 659,843,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,843,544.04/33,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.75

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