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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.81, 50,977.70 and 15,260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.81, 50,977.70 and 15,260.79 is: 22,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.81 : 50,977.70 = 15,260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.81/50,977.70 = 15,260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.81x = 50,977.70 × 15,260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.81x = 777,959,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,959,898.08/33,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.32

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