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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,439.22, 50,161.91 and 12,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,439.22, 50,161.91 and 12,097.27 is: 18,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,439.22 : 50,161.91 = 12,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,439.22/50,161.91 = 12,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,439.22x = 50,161.91 × 12,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,439.22x = 606,821,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,821,857.69/33,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.01

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