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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,083.08, 49,595.44 and 12,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,083.08, 49,595.44 and 12,292 is: 18,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,083.08 : 49,595.44 = 12,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,083.08/49,595.44 = 12,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,083.08x = 49,595.44 × 12,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,083.08x = 609,627,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,627,148.48/33,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.16

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