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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,246, 49,879.80 and 23,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,246, 49,879.80 and 23,261.04 is: 34,899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,246 : 49,879.80 = 23,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,246/49,879.80 = 23,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,246x = 49,879.80 × 23,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,246x = 1,160,256,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,256,022.99/33,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,899.12

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