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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,851, 50,776.50 and 9,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,851, 50,776.50 and 9,227 is: 13,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,851 : 50,776.50 = 9,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,851/50,776.50 = 9,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,851x = 50,776.50 × 9,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,851x = 468,514,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,514,765.50/33,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.50

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