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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,307.89, 49,997.39 and 14,341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,307.89, 49,997.39 and 14,341.91 is: 21,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,307.89 : 49,997.39 = 14,341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,307.89/49,997.39 = 14,341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,307.89x = 49,997.39 × 14,341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,307.89x = 717,057,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,057,745.92/33,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.16

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