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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,251.75, 49,849.55 and 15,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,251.75, 49,849.55 and 15,473.21 is: 23,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,251.75 : 49,849.55 = 15,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,251.75/49,849.55 = 15,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,251.75x = 49,849.55 × 15,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,251.75x = 771,332,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,332,478.19/33,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.75

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