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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,152.29, 49,710.71 and 17,319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,152.29, 49,710.71 and 17,319.02 is: 25,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,152.29 : 49,710.71 = 17,319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,152.29/49,710.71 = 17,319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,152.29x = 49,710.71 × 17,319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,152.29x = 860,940,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,940,575.45/33,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.27

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