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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.64, 50,954.36 and 12,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.64, 50,954.36 and 12,918 is: 19,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.64 : 50,954.36 = 12,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.64/50,954.36 = 12,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.64x = 50,954.36 × 12,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.64x = 658,228,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,228,422.48/33,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.25

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