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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.51, 50,977.32 and 12,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.51, 50,977.32 and 12,929.27 is: 19,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.51 : 50,977.32 = 12,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.51/50,977.32 = 12,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.51x = 50,977.32 × 12,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.51x = 659,099,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,099,544.81/33,971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.54

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