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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.79, 49,541.48 and 15,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.79, 49,541.48 and 15,261.71 is: 22,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.79 : 49,541.48 = 15,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.79/49,541.48 = 15,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.79x = 49,541.48 × 15,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.79x = 756,087,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,087,376.71/33,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.69

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