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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.30, 50,993.63 and 17,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.30, 50,993.63 and 17,343.25 is: 26,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.30 : 50,993.63 = 17,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.30/50,993.63 = 17,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.30x = 50,993.63 × 17,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.30x = 884,395,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,395,273.50/33,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.52

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