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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,446.62, 50,171.82 and 14,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,446.62, 50,171.82 and 14,735.44 is: 22,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,446.62 : 50,171.82 = 14,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,446.62/50,171.82 = 14,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,446.62x = 50,171.82 × 14,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,446.62x = 739,303,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,303,843.30/33,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.99

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