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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.59, 51,015.50 and 17,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.59, 51,015.50 and 17,361.27 is: 26,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.59 : 51,015.50 = 17,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.59/51,015.50 = 17,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.59x = 51,015.50 × 17,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.59x = 885,693,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,693,869.69/33,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.80

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