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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,672.73, 50,504.97 and 8,710.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,672.73, 50,504.97 and 8,710.71 is: 13,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,672.73 : 50,504.97 = 8,710.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,672.73/50,504.97 = 8,710.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,672.73x = 50,504.97 × 8,710.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,672.73x = 439,933,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,933,941.50/33,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.99

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