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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,676.12, 50,515.98 and 12,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,676.12, 50,515.98 and 12,898 is: 19,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,676.12 : 50,515.98 = 12,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,676.12/50,515.98 = 12,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,676.12x = 50,515.98 × 12,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,676.12x = 651,555,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,555,110.04/33,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.69

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