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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.59, 50,984.20 and 12,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.59, 50,984.20 and 12,927.13 is: 19,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.59 : 50,984.20 = 12,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.59/50,984.20 = 12,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.59x = 50,984.20 × 12,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.59x = 659,079,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,079,270.04/33,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.77

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