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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,555.96, 50,257.98 and 19,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,555.96, 50,257.98 and 19,306.44 is: 28,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,555.96 : 50,257.98 = 19,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,555.96/50,257.98 = 19,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,555.96x = 50,257.98 × 19,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,555.96x = 970,302,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,302,675.39/33,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,915.96

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