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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.80, 50,952.60 and 15,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.80, 50,952.60 and 15,280.80 is: 22,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.80 : 50,952.60 = 15,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.80/50,952.60 = 15,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.80x = 50,952.60 × 15,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.80x = 778,596,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,596,490.08/33,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.42

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