Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,562.48, 50,274.60 and 19,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,562.48, 50,274.60 and 19,678 is: 29,476.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,562.48 : 50,274.60 = 19,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,562.48/50,274.60 = 19,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,562.48x = 50,274.60 × 19,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,562.48x = 989,303,578.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,303,578.80/33,562.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,476.47
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