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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,425.39, 50,129.89 and 13,709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,425.39, 50,129.89 and 13,709.59 is: 20,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,425.39 : 50,129.89 = 13,709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,425.39/50,129.89 = 13,709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,425.39x = 50,129.89 × 13,709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,425.39x = 687,260,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,260,079.05/33,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.02

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