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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.22, 50,996.82 and 15,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.22, 50,996.82 and 15,279.24 is: 22,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.22 : 50,996.82 = 15,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.22/50,996.82 = 15,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.22x = 50,996.82 × 15,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.22x = 779,192,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,192,652.02/33,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.72

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