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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,372.95, 50,063.76 and 12,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,372.95, 50,063.76 and 12,327.72 is: 18,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,372.95 : 50,063.76 = 12,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,372.95/50,063.76 = 12,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,372.95x = 50,063.76 × 12,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,372.95x = 617,172,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,172,015.43/33,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.18

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