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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,475.89, 50,213.82 and 12,699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,475.89, 50,213.82 and 12,699.39 is: 19,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,475.89 : 50,213.82 = 12,699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,475.89/50,213.82 = 12,699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,475.89x = 50,213.82 × 12,699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,475.89x = 637,684,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,684,883.57/33,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.08

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