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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.88, 50,206.25 and 14,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.88, 50,206.25 and 14,989.88 is: 22,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.88 : 50,206.25 = 14,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.88/50,206.25 = 14,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.88x = 50,206.25 × 14,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.88x = 752,585,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,585,449.19/33,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.52

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