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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,127.84, 49,714.80 and 21,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,127.84, 49,714.80 and 21,412 is: 32,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,127.84 : 49,714.80 = 21,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,127.84/49,714.80 = 21,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,127.84x = 49,714.80 × 21,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,127.84x = 1,064,493,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,493,297.60/33,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,132.89

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