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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,189.97, 49,784.96 and 19,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,189.97, 49,784.96 and 19,329.25 is: 28,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,189.97 : 49,784.96 = 19,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,189.97/49,784.96 = 19,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,189.97x = 49,784.96 × 19,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,189.97x = 962,305,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,305,938.08/33,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,993.88

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