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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,421.20, 50,033.39 and 24,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,421.20, 50,033.39 and 24,695.07 is: 36,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,421.20 : 50,033.39 = 24,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,421.20/50,033.39 = 24,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,421.20x = 50,033.39 × 24,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,421.20x = 1,235,577,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,577,944.91/33,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,969.89

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