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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.14, 50,950.94 and 19,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.14, 50,950.94 and 19,213.30 is: 28,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.14 : 50,950.94 = 19,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.14/50,950.94 = 19,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.14x = 50,950.94 × 19,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.14x = 978,935,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,935,695.50/33,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,795.50

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