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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,727.41, 50,596.59 and 12,669.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,727.41, 50,596.59 and 12,669.09 is: 19,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,727.41 : 50,596.59 = 12,669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,727.41/50,596.59 = 12,669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,727.41x = 50,596.59 × 12,669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,727.41x = 641,012,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,012,752.40/33,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.69

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