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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,802.16, 50,708.70 and 14,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,802.16, 50,708.70 and 14,082.71 is: 21,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,802.16 : 50,708.70 = 14,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,802.16/50,708.70 = 14,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,802.16x = 50,708.70 × 14,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,802.16x = 714,115,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,115,663.03/33,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.34

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