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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,993.72, 50,982.88 and 12,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,993.72, 50,982.88 and 12,926.25 is: 19,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,993.72 : 50,982.88 = 12,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,993.72/50,982.88 = 12,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,993.72x = 50,982.88 × 12,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,993.72x = 659,017,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,017,452.60/33,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.45

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