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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.66, 50,996.70 and 15,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.66, 50,996.70 and 15,279.93 is: 22,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.66 : 50,996.70 = 15,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.66/50,996.70 = 15,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.66x = 50,996.70 × 15,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.66x = 779,226,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,226,006.23/33,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.41

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