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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,614.62, 50,421.90 and 13,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,614.62, 50,421.90 and 13,871.46 is: 20,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,614.62 : 50,421.90 = 13,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,614.62/50,421.90 = 13,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,614.62x = 50,421.90 × 13,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,614.62x = 699,425,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,425,368.97/33,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.18

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