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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,669.63, 50,511.74 and 12,893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,669.63, 50,511.74 and 12,893.13 is: 19,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,669.63 : 50,511.74 = 12,893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,669.63/50,511.74 = 12,893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,669.63x = 50,511.74 × 12,893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,669.63x = 651,254,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,254,430.35/33,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.49

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