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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.48, 51,005.52 and 17,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.48, 51,005.52 and 17,359.72 is: 26,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.48 : 51,005.52 = 17,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.48/51,005.52 = 17,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.48x = 51,005.52 × 17,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.48x = 885,441,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,441,545.65/33,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.86

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