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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.76, 50,960.96 and 9,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.76, 50,960.96 and 9,019.36 is: 13,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.76 : 50,960.96 = 9,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.76/50,960.96 = 9,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.76x = 50,960.96 × 9,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.76x = 459,635,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,635,244.19/33,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.53

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