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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,813.24, 50,651.88 and 15,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,813.24, 50,651.88 and 15,775.98 is: 23,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,813.24 : 50,651.88 = 15,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,813.24/50,651.88 = 15,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,813.24x = 50,651.88 × 15,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,813.24x = 799,083,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,083,045.84/33,813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.25

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