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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.49, 49,645.08 and 19,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.49, 49,645.08 and 19,079.94 is: 28,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.49 : 49,645.08 = 19,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.49/49,645.08 = 19,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.49x = 49,645.08 × 19,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.49x = 947,225,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,225,219.24/33,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,574.36

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