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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.29, 50,954.13 and 12,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.29, 50,954.13 and 12,926.55 is: 19,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.29 : 50,954.13 = 12,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.29/50,954.13 = 12,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.29x = 50,954.13 × 12,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.29x = 658,661,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,661,109.15/33,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.77

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