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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,748.56, 50,632.68 and 14,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,748.56, 50,632.68 and 14,023.44 is: 21,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,748.56 : 50,632.68 = 14,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,748.56/50,632.68 = 14,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,748.56x = 50,632.68 × 14,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,748.56x = 710,044,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,044,350.02/33,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.25

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