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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.60, 50,966.40 and 9,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.60, 50,966.40 and 9,017.60 is: 13,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.60 : 50,966.40 = 9,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.60/50,966.40 = 9,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.60x = 50,966.40 × 9,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.60x = 459,594,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,594,608.64/33,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.40

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