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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,693.06, 50,557.86 and 13,985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,693.06, 50,557.86 and 13,985.13 is: 20,985.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,693.06 : 50,557.86 = 13,985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,693.06/50,557.86 = 13,985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,693.06x = 50,557.86 × 13,985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,693.06x = 707,058,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,058,244.62/33,693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.28

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