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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,696, 50,541.87 and 13,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,696, 50,541.87 and 13,158.25 is: 19,736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,696 : 50,541.87 = 13,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,696/50,541.87 = 13,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,696x = 50,541.87 × 13,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,696x = 665,042,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,042,483.92/33,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.54

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