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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.73, 50,983.83 and 17,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.73, 50,983.83 and 17,365.05 is: 26,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.73 : 50,983.83 = 17,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.73/50,983.83 = 17,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.73x = 50,983.83 × 17,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.73x = 885,336,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,336,542.86/33,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.88

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