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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,141.62, 49,710.80 and 12,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,141.62, 49,710.80 and 12,363.50 is: 18,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,141.62 : 49,710.80 = 12,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,141.62/49,710.80 = 12,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,141.62x = 49,710.80 × 12,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,141.62x = 614,599,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,599,475.80/33,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.64

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