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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.65, 50,086.92 and 13,385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.65, 50,086.92 and 13,385.02 is: 20,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.65 : 50,086.92 = 13,385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.65/50,086.92 = 13,385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.65x = 50,086.92 × 13,385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.65x = 670,414,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,414,425.94/33,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.73

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