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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.79, 50,953.17 and 22,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.79, 50,953.17 and 22,279.29 is: 33,418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.79 : 50,953.17 = 22,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.79/50,953.17 = 22,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.79x = 50,953.17 × 22,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.79x = 1,135,200,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,200,450.85/33,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,418.93

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