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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,711.62, 50,573.94 and 12,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,711.62, 50,573.94 and 12,933.50 is: 19,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,711.62 : 50,573.94 = 12,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,711.62/50,573.94 = 12,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,711.62x = 50,573.94 × 12,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,711.62x = 654,098,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,098,052.99/33,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.75

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