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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,577.79, 50,366.69 and 13,592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,577.79, 50,366.69 and 13,592.87 is: 20,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,577.79 : 50,366.69 = 13,592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,577.79/50,366.69 = 13,592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,577.79x = 50,366.69 × 13,592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,577.79x = 684,627,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,627,549.70/33,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.30

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