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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.08, 49,884.54 and 12,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.08, 49,884.54 and 12,475 is: 18,707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.08 : 49,884.54 = 12,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.08/49,884.54 = 12,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.08x = 49,884.54 × 12,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.08x = 622,309,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,309,636.50/33,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.03

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