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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,632.62, 50,414.31 and 14,921.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,632.62, 50,414.31 and 14,921.45 is: 22,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,632.62 : 50,414.31 = 14,921.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,632.62/50,414.31 = 14,921.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,632.62x = 50,414.31 × 14,921.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,632.62x = 752,254,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,254,605.95/33,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.82

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