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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,347.66, 50,021.57 and 13,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,347.66, 50,021.57 and 13,626.21 is: 20,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,347.66 : 50,021.57 = 13,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,347.66/50,021.57 = 13,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,347.66x = 50,021.57 × 13,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,347.66x = 681,604,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,604,520.75/33,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.35

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