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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.36, 50,971.17 and 18,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.36, 50,971.17 and 18,192 is: 27,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.36 : 50,971.17 = 18,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.36/50,971.17 = 18,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.36x = 50,971.17 × 18,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.36x = 927,267,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,267,524.64/33,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.31

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