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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.23, 50,994.82 and 9,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.23, 50,994.82 and 9,036.16 is: 13,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.23 : 50,994.82 = 9,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.23/50,994.82 = 9,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.23x = 50,994.82 × 9,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.23x = 460,797,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,797,185.67/33,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.36

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