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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,639.93, 50,465.84 and 13,907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,639.93, 50,465.84 and 13,907.43 is: 20,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,639.93 : 50,465.84 = 13,907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,639.93/50,465.84 = 13,907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,639.93x = 50,465.84 × 13,907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,639.93x = 701,850,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,850,067.65/33,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.60

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