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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,706.71, 50,565.33 and 14,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,706.71, 50,565.33 and 14,993.28 is: 22,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,706.71 : 50,565.33 = 14,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,706.71/50,565.33 = 14,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,706.71x = 50,565.33 × 14,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,706.71x = 758,140,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,140,150.98/33,706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.26

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