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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.49, 50,882.55 and 18,159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.49, 50,882.55 and 18,159.93 is: 27,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.49 : 50,882.55 = 18,159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.49/50,882.55 = 18,159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.49x = 50,882.55 × 18,159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.49x = 924,023,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,023,478.12/33,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.57

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