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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.59, 50,946.19 and 12,919.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.59, 50,946.19 and 12,919.17 is: 19,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.59 : 50,946.19 = 12,919.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.59/50,946.19 = 12,919.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.59x = 50,946.19 × 12,919.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.59x = 658,182,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,182,489.46/33,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.08

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