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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.91, 50,986.56 and 15,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.91, 50,986.56 and 15,273.16 is: 22,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.91 : 50,986.56 = 15,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.91/50,986.56 = 15,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.91x = 50,986.56 × 15,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.91x = 778,725,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,725,818.54/33,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.25

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