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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.08, 50,886.48 and 18,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.08, 50,886.48 and 18,162.54 is: 27,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.08 : 50,886.48 = 18,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.08/50,886.48 = 18,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.08x = 50,886.48 × 18,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.08x = 924,227,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,227,728.46/33,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,185.50

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