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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.10, 49,788.90 and 15,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.10, 49,788.90 and 15,664.20 is: 23,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.10 : 49,788.90 = 15,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.10/49,788.90 = 15,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.10x = 49,788.90 × 15,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.10x = 779,903,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,903,287.38/33,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.67

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