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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,477.37, 50,171.97 and 15,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,477.37, 50,171.97 and 15,705.26 is: 23,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,477.37 : 50,171.97 = 15,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,477.37/50,171.97 = 15,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,477.37x = 50,171.97 × 15,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,477.37x = 787,963,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,963,829.74/33,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.21

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