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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,606.08, 50,391.84 and 15,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,606.08, 50,391.84 and 15,128 is: 22,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,606.08 : 50,391.84 = 15,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,606.08/50,391.84 = 15,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,606.08x = 50,391.84 × 15,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,606.08x = 762,327,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,327,755.52/33,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.22

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