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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.88, 51,008.94 and 19,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.88, 51,008.94 and 19,198.62 is: 28,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.88 : 51,008.94 = 19,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.88/51,008.94 = 19,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.88x = 51,008.94 × 19,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.88x = 979,301,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,301,255.66/33,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,821.73

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