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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.46, 50,974.19 and 15,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.46, 50,974.19 and 15,258.44 is: 22,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.46 : 50,974.19 = 15,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.46/50,974.19 = 15,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.46x = 50,974.19 × 15,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.46x = 777,786,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,786,288.50/33,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.80

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