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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,829.67, 50,744.72 and 8,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,829.67, 50,744.72 and 8,869.51 is: 13,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,829.67 : 50,744.72 = 8,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,829.67/50,744.72 = 8,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,829.67x = 50,744.72 × 8,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,829.67x = 450,080,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,080,801.49/33,829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.32

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