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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.51, 50,269.97 and 16,863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.51, 50,269.97 and 16,863.48 is: 25,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.51 : 50,269.97 = 16,863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.51/50,269.97 = 16,863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.51x = 50,269.97 × 16,863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.51x = 847,726,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,726,675.85/33,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.83

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