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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,186.12, 49,777.56 and 12,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,186.12, 49,777.56 and 12,408 is: 18,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,186.12 : 49,777.56 = 12,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,186.12/49,777.56 = 12,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,186.12x = 49,777.56 × 12,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,186.12x = 617,639,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,639,964.48/33,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.39

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