Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,963.72, 50,940 and 9,005.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,963.72, 50,940 and 9,005.31 is: 13,506.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,963.72 : 50,940 = 9,005.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,963.72/50,940 = 9,005.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,963.72x = 50,940 × 9,005.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,963.72x = 458,730,491.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,730,491.40/33,963.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,506.49
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