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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,774.79, 50,654.48 and 12,717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,774.79, 50,654.48 and 12,717.05 is: 19,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,774.79 : 50,654.48 = 12,717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,774.79/50,654.48 = 12,717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,774.79x = 50,654.48 × 12,717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,774.79x = 644,175,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,175,594.49/33,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.68

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