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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.91, 50,960.36 and 9,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.91, 50,960.36 and 9,011.41 is: 13,517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.91 : 50,960.36 = 9,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.91/50,960.36 = 9,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.91x = 50,960.36 × 9,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.91x = 459,224,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,224,542.15/33,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.77

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