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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.96, 49,521.90 and 14,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.96, 49,521.90 and 14,525 is: 21,793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.96 : 49,521.90 = 14,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.96/49,521.90 = 14,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.96x = 49,521.90 × 14,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.96x = 719,305,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,305,597.50/33,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.20

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