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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.96, 50,075.58 and 12,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.96, 50,075.58 and 12,601.64 is: 18,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.96 : 50,075.58 = 12,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.96/50,075.58 = 12,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.96x = 50,075.58 × 12,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.96x = 631,034,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,034,431.95/33,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.72

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