Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,489.36, 50,234.40 and 12,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,489.36, 50,234.40 and 12,708 is: 19,062.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,489.36 : 50,234.40 = 12,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,489.36/50,234.40 = 12,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,489.36x = 50,234.40 × 12,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,489.36x = 638,378,755.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,378,755.20/33,489.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,062.14
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