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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.12, 49,740.06 and 12,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.12, 49,740.06 and 12,383 is: 18,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.12 : 49,740.06 = 12,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.12/49,740.06 = 12,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.12x = 49,740.06 × 12,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.12x = 615,931,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,931,162.98/33,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.90

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