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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,452, 50,181.36 and 8,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,452, 50,181.36 and 8,828 is: 13,242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,452 : 50,181.36 = 8,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,452/50,181.36 = 8,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,452x = 50,181.36 × 8,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,452x = 443,001,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,001,046.08/33,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.89

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