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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.76, 50,982.30 and 9,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.76, 50,982.30 and 9,026.40 is: 13,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.76 : 50,982.30 = 9,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.76/50,982.30 = 9,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.76x = 50,982.30 × 9,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.76x = 460,186,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,186,632.72/33,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.17

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