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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.46, 51,042.08 and 17,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.46, 51,042.08 and 17,370 is: 26,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.46 : 51,042.08 = 17,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.46/51,042.08 = 17,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.46x = 51,042.08 × 17,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.46x = 886,600,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,600,929.60/33,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.21

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