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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,441.69, 50,178.88 and 14,719.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,441.69, 50,178.88 and 14,719.39 is: 22,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,441.69 : 50,178.88 = 14,719.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,441.69/50,178.88 = 14,719.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,441.69x = 50,178.88 × 14,719.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,441.69x = 738,602,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,602,397.44/33,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.27

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