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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.72, 50,931.32 and 17,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.72, 50,931.32 and 17,297.48 is: 25,934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.72 : 50,931.32 = 17,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.72/50,931.32 = 17,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.72x = 50,931.32 × 17,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.72x = 880,983,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,983,489.07/33,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.38

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