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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.70, 50,995.09 and 10,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.70, 50,995.09 and 10,623.26 is: 15,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.70 : 50,995.09 = 10,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.70/50,995.09 = 10,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.70x = 50,995.09 × 10,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.70x = 541,734,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,734,099.79/33,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.90

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