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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,763.74, 50,628.33 and 17,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,763.74, 50,628.33 and 17,977.74 is: 26,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,763.74 : 50,628.33 = 17,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,763.74/50,628.33 = 17,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,763.74x = 50,628.33 × 17,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,763.74x = 910,182,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,182,953.37/33,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.41

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