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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,971.94, 50,938.46 and 14,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,971.94, 50,938.46 and 14,233.86 is: 21,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,971.94 : 50,938.46 = 14,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,971.94/50,938.46 = 14,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,971.94x = 50,938.46 × 14,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,971.94x = 725,050,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,050,908.26/33,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.64

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