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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,811.20, 50,689.32 and 14,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,811.20, 50,689.32 and 14,104.44 is: 21,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,811.20 : 50,689.32 = 14,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,811.20/50,689.32 = 14,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,811.20x = 50,689.32 × 14,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,811.20x = 714,944,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,944,472.58/33,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.20

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