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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.31, 51,008.72 and 15,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.31, 51,008.72 and 15,270.48 is: 22,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.31 : 51,008.72 = 15,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.31/51,008.72 = 15,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.31x = 51,008.72 × 15,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.31x = 778,927,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,927,562.23/33,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.47

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