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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,376.02, 50,034.96 and 13,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,376.02, 50,034.96 and 13,642 is: 20,451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,376.02 : 50,034.96 = 13,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,376.02/50,034.96 = 13,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,376.02x = 50,034.96 × 13,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,376.02x = 682,576,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,576,924.32/33,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.12

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