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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.23, 49,710.87 and 16,277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.23, 49,710.87 and 16,277.41 is: 24,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.23 : 49,710.87 = 16,277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.23/49,710.87 = 16,277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.23x = 49,710.87 × 16,277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.23x = 809,164,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,164,212.45/33,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.29

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