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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,349.67, 50,011.95 and 13,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,349.67, 50,011.95 and 13,617.67 is: 20,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,349.67 : 50,011.95 = 13,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,349.67/50,011.95 = 13,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,349.67x = 50,011.95 × 13,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,349.67x = 681,045,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,045,981.10/33,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,421.37

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