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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.15, 50,932.85 and 14,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.15, 50,932.85 and 14,239.41 is: 21,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.15 : 50,932.85 = 14,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.15/50,932.85 = 14,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.15x = 50,932.85 × 14,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.15x = 725,253,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,253,838.02/33,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.25

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