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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.70, 50,968.80 and 9,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.70, 50,968.80 and 9,017.40 is: 13,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.70 : 50,968.80 = 9,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.70/50,968.80 = 9,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.70x = 50,968.80 × 9,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.70x = 459,606,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,606,057.12/33,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.70

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