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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,284.76, 49,902.48 and 15,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,284.76, 49,902.48 and 15,734.08 is: 23,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,284.76 : 49,902.48 = 15,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,284.76/49,902.48 = 15,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,284.76x = 49,902.48 × 15,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,284.76x = 785,169,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,169,612.52/33,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.46

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