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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.97, 50,977.35 and 9,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.97, 50,977.35 and 9,027.52 is: 13,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.97 : 50,977.35 = 9,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.97/50,977.35 = 9,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.97x = 50,977.35 × 9,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.97x = 460,198,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,198,919.23/33,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.25

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