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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,255, 49,882.44 and 19,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,255, 49,882.44 and 19,394.28 is: 29,091.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,255 : 49,882.44 = 19,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,255/49,882.44 = 19,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,255x = 49,882.44 × 19,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,255x = 967,434,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,434,008.44/33,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,091.39

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