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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,052.24, 49,580.66 and 13,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,052.24, 49,580.66 and 13,331 is: 19,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,052.24 : 49,580.66 = 13,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,052.24/49,580.66 = 13,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,052.24x = 49,580.66 × 13,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,052.24x = 660,959,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,959,778.46/33,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.43

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