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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,881.49, 50,868.81 and 17,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,881.49, 50,868.81 and 17,252.73 is: 25,902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,881.49 : 50,868.81 = 17,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,881.49/50,868.81 = 17,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,881.49x = 50,868.81 × 17,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,881.49x = 877,625,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,625,844.35/33,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.81

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