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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,619.97, 50,437.85 and 18,839.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,619.97, 50,437.85 and 18,839.09 is: 28,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,619.97 : 50,437.85 = 18,839.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,619.97/50,437.85 = 18,839.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,619.97x = 50,437.85 × 18,839.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,619.97x = 950,202,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,202,849.17/33,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,263.05

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