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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,507.68, 50,242.38 and 13,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,507.68, 50,242.38 and 13,770 is: 20,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,507.68 : 50,242.38 = 13,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,507.68/50,242.38 = 13,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,507.68x = 50,242.38 × 13,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,507.68x = 691,837,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,837,520.96/33,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.14

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