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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.52, 49,937.99 and 15,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.52, 49,937.99 and 15,504 is: 23,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.52 : 49,937.99 = 15,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.52/49,937.99 = 15,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.52x = 49,937.99 × 15,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.52x = 774,238,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,238,519.44/33,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.63

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