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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,224.08, 49,826.34 and 12,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,224.08, 49,826.34 and 12,442.72 is: 18,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,224.08 : 49,826.34 = 12,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,224.08/49,826.34 = 12,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,224.08x = 49,826.34 × 12,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,224.08x = 619,975,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,975,197.24/33,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.42

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