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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,043.68, 49,572.72 and 13,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,043.68, 49,572.72 and 13,322.88 is: 19,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,043.68 : 49,572.72 = 13,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,043.68/49,572.72 = 13,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,043.68x = 49,572.72 × 13,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,043.68x = 660,451,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,451,399.83/33,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.22

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