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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,335.55, 50,017.91 and 13,618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,335.55, 50,017.91 and 13,618.53 is: 20,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,335.55 : 50,017.91 = 13,618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,335.55/50,017.91 = 13,618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,335.55x = 50,017.91 × 13,618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,335.55x = 681,170,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,170,339.78/33,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.75

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