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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,778.76, 50,663.82 and 14,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,778.76, 50,663.82 and 14,053.64 is: 21,078.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,778.76 : 50,663.82 = 14,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,778.76/50,663.82 = 14,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,778.76x = 50,663.82 × 14,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,778.76x = 712,011,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,011,087.30/33,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.66

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