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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.36, 49,917.42 and 12,221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.36, 49,917.42 and 12,221.34 is: 18,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.36 : 49,917.42 = 12,221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.36/49,917.42 = 12,221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.36x = 49,917.42 × 12,221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.36x = 610,057,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,057,761.74/33,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.34

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