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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.77, 49,710.24 and 14,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.77, 49,710.24 and 14,424.71 is: 21,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.77 : 49,710.24 = 14,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.77/49,710.24 = 14,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.77x = 49,710.24 × 14,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.77x = 717,055,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,055,547.48/33,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.92

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