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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.26, 50,961.96 and 10,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.26, 50,961.96 and 10,602 is: 15,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.26 : 50,961.96 = 10,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.26/50,961.96 = 10,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.26x = 50,961.96 × 10,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.26x = 540,298,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,298,699.92/33,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.24

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