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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,655.78, 50,465.97 and 14,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,655.78, 50,465.97 and 14,927.72 is: 22,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,655.78 : 50,465.97 = 14,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,655.78/50,465.97 = 14,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,655.78x = 50,465.97 × 14,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,655.78x = 753,341,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,341,869.69/33,655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.73

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