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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,209.20, 49,828.44 and 17,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,209.20, 49,828.44 and 17,623 is: 26,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,209.20 : 49,828.44 = 17,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,209.20/49,828.44 = 17,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,209.20x = 49,828.44 × 17,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,209.20x = 878,126,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,126,598.12/33,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.27

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