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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.67, 50,982.23 and 17,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.67, 50,982.23 and 17,363.99 is: 26,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.67 : 50,982.23 = 17,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.67/50,982.23 = 17,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.67x = 50,982.23 × 17,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.67x = 885,254,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,254,931.90/33,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.29

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