Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,322.26, 50,008 and 15,792.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,322.26, 50,008 and 15,792.14 is: 23,699.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,322.26 : 50,008 = 15,792.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,322.26/50,008 = 15,792.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,322.26x = 50,008 × 15,792.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,322.26x = 789,733,337.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,733,337.12/33,322.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,699.87
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