Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,049.80, 49,574.80 and 23,233
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,049.80, 49,574.80 and 23,233 is: 34,849.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,049.80 : 49,574.80 = 23,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,049.80/49,574.80 = 23,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,049.80x = 49,574.80 × 23,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,049.80x = 1,151,771,328.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,771,328.40/33,049.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,849.57
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