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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,391.54, 50,087.31 and 19,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,391.54, 50,087.31 and 19,373.14 is: 29,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,391.54 : 50,087.31 = 19,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,391.54/50,087.31 = 19,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,391.54x = 50,087.31 × 19,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,391.54x = 970,348,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,348,468.85/33,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,059.71

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