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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,934.50, 50,903.19 and 9,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,934.50, 50,903.19 and 9,310.50 is: 13,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,934.50 : 50,903.19 = 9,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,934.50/50,903.19 = 9,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,934.50x = 50,903.19 × 9,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,934.50x = 473,934,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,934,150.50/33,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,966.15

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