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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,520.32, 50,293.44 and 15,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,520.32, 50,293.44 and 15,048 is: 22,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,520.32 : 50,293.44 = 15,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,520.32/50,293.44 = 15,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,520.32x = 50,293.44 × 15,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,520.32x = 756,815,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,815,685.12/33,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.82

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