Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,714.38, 50,574 and 12,937.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,714.38, 50,574 and 12,937.88 is: 19,407.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,714.38 : 50,574 = 12,937.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,714.38/50,574 = 12,937.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,714.38x = 50,574 × 12,937.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,714.38x = 654,320,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,320,090.25/33,714.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,407.75
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