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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.61, 50,158.47 and 12,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.61, 50,158.47 and 12,101.02 is: 18,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.61 : 50,158.47 = 12,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.61/50,158.47 = 12,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.61x = 50,158.47 × 12,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.61x = 606,968,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,968,568.62/33,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.71

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