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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,253, 49,879.44 and 19,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,253, 49,879.44 and 19,392.28 is: 29,088.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,253 : 49,879.44 = 19,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,253/49,879.44 = 19,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,253x = 49,879.44 × 19,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,253x = 967,276,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,276,066.72/33,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,088.39

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