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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,257.61, 49,911.80 and 12,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,257.61, 49,911.80 and 12,217.59 is: 18,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,257.61 : 49,911.80 = 12,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,257.61/49,911.80 = 12,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,257.61x = 49,911.80 × 12,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,257.61x = 609,801,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,801,847.47/33,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.71

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