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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.65, 49,908.99 and 19,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.65, 49,908.99 and 19,411.93 is: 29,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.65 : 49,908.99 = 19,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.65/49,908.99 = 19,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.65x = 49,908.99 × 19,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.65x = 968,829,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,829,820.25/33,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,117.90

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