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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,351.64, 50,008.99 and 13,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,351.64, 50,008.99 and 13,644.04 is: 20,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,351.64 : 50,008.99 = 13,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,351.64/50,008.99 = 13,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,351.64x = 50,008.99 × 13,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,351.64x = 682,324,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,324,659.92/33,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.50

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