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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.83, 50,982.47 and 17,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.83, 50,982.47 and 17,364.15 is: 26,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.83 : 50,982.47 = 17,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.83/50,982.47 = 17,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.83x = 50,982.47 × 17,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.83x = 885,266,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,266,914.72/33,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.52

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