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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.30, 50,992.13 and 17,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.30, 50,992.13 and 17,342.25 is: 26,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.30 : 50,992.13 = 17,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.30/50,992.13 = 17,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.30x = 50,992.13 × 17,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.30x = 884,318,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,318,405.46/33,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.03

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