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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,965.57, 50,931.96 and 14,238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,965.57, 50,931.96 and 14,238.83 is: 21,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,965.57 : 50,931.96 = 14,238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,965.57/50,931.96 = 14,238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,965.57x = 50,931.96 × 14,238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,965.57x = 725,211,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,211,520.01/33,965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.37

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