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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,720.59, 50,590.91 and 14,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,720.59, 50,590.91 and 14,998.04 is: 22,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,720.59 : 50,590.91 = 14,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,720.59/50,590.91 = 14,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,720.59x = 50,590.91 × 14,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,720.59x = 758,764,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,764,491.82/33,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.52

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