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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,117.67, 49,698.39 and 15,592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,117.67, 49,698.39 and 15,592.51 is: 23,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,117.67 : 49,698.39 = 15,592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,117.67/49,698.39 = 15,592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,117.67x = 49,698.39 × 15,592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,117.67x = 774,922,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,922,643.06/33,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.07

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