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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,921.66, 50,884.93 and 8,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,921.66, 50,884.93 and 8,961.38 is: 13,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,921.66 : 50,884.93 = 8,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,921.66/50,884.93 = 8,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,921.66x = 50,884.93 × 8,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,921.66x = 455,999,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,999,298.81/33,921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.72

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