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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.56, 51,012.87 and 17,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.56, 51,012.87 and 17,365.50 is: 26,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.56 : 51,012.87 = 17,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.56/51,012.87 = 17,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.56x = 51,012.87 × 17,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.56x = 885,863,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,863,993.99/33,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,061.29

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