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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,860, 50,790.04 and 9,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,860, 50,790.04 and 9,236 is: 13,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,860 : 50,790.04 = 9,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,860/50,790.04 = 9,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,860x = 50,790.04 × 9,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,860x = 469,096,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,096,809.44/33,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.01

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