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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,863.09, 50,825.81 and 17,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,863.09, 50,825.81 and 17,235 is: 25,868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,863.09 : 50,825.81 = 17,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,863.09/50,825.81 = 17,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,863.09x = 50,825.81 × 17,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,863.09x = 875,982,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,982,878.44/33,863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.37

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