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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.92, 50,926.32 and 14,256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.92, 50,926.32 and 14,256.72 is: 21,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.92 : 50,926.32 = 14,256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.92/50,926.32 = 14,256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.92x = 50,926.32 × 14,256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.92x = 726,042,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,042,284.87/33,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.91

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