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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059.69, 49,592.68 and 9,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,059.69, 49,592.68 and 9,367.73 is: 14,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,059.69 : 49,592.68 = 9,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,059.69/49,592.68 = 9,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,059.69x = 49,592.68 × 9,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,059.69x = 464,570,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,570,564.83/33,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.48

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