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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,186.08, 49,749.96 and 12,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,186.08, 49,749.96 and 12,424.16 is: 18,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,186.08 : 49,749.96 = 12,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,186.08/49,749.96 = 12,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,186.08x = 49,749.96 × 12,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,186.08x = 618,101,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,101,463.03/33,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.32

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