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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,651, 50,482.98 and 15,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,651, 50,482.98 and 15,183 is: 22,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,651 : 50,482.98 = 15,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,651/50,482.98 = 15,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,651x = 50,482.98 × 15,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,651x = 766,483,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,483,085.34/33,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.42

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