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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,999.40, 50,974.80 and 15,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,999.40, 50,974.80 and 15,264.10 is: 22,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,999.40 : 50,974.80 = 15,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,999.40/50,974.80 = 15,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,999.40x = 50,974.80 × 15,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,999.40x = 778,084,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,084,444.68/33,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.24

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