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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,954.30, 50,946.84 and 14,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,954.30, 50,946.84 and 14,237.28 is: 21,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,954.30 : 50,946.84 = 14,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,954.30/50,946.84 = 14,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,954.30x = 50,946.84 × 14,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,954.30x = 725,344,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,344,426.20/33,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.37

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