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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,841.62, 50,773.37 and 14,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,841.62, 50,773.37 and 14,125.82 is: 21,193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,841.62 : 50,773.37 = 14,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,841.62/50,773.37 = 14,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,841.62x = 50,773.37 × 14,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,841.62x = 717,215,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,215,160.92/33,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.29

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