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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.73, 50,972.78 and 12,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.73, 50,972.78 and 12,926.17 is: 19,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.73 : 50,972.78 = 12,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.73/50,972.78 = 12,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.73x = 50,972.78 × 12,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.73x = 658,882,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,882,819.65/33,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.89

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