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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,351.23, 50,004.88 and 19,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,351.23, 50,004.88 and 19,994.13 is: 29,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,351.23 : 50,004.88 = 19,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,351.23/50,004.88 = 19,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,351.23x = 50,004.88 × 19,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,351.23x = 999,804,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,804,021.37/33,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,978.02

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