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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,779, 50,645.08 and 15,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,779, 50,645.08 and 15,049.10 is: 22,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,779 : 50,645.08 = 15,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,779/50,645.08 = 15,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,779x = 50,645.08 × 15,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,779x = 762,162,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,162,873.43/33,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.22

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