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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,373.54, 50,007.60 and 27,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,373.54, 50,007.60 and 27,103.03 is: 40,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,373.54 : 50,007.60 = 27,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,373.54/50,007.60 = 27,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,373.54x = 50,007.60 × 27,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,373.54x = 1,355,357,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,357,483.03/33,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,611.74

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