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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,445.62, 50,170.32 and 14,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,445.62, 50,170.32 and 14,734.44 is: 22,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,445.62 : 50,170.32 = 14,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,445.62/50,170.32 = 14,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,445.62x = 50,170.32 × 14,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,445.62x = 739,231,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,231,569.82/33,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.49

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