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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,314.25, 49,995.96 and 15,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,314.25, 49,995.96 and 15,784.11 is: 23,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,314.25 : 49,995.96 = 15,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,314.25/49,995.96 = 15,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,314.25x = 49,995.96 × 15,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,314.25x = 789,141,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,141,732.20/33,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.81

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