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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,974.72, 50,925.36 and 14,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,974.72, 50,925.36 and 14,264 is: 21,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,974.72 : 50,925.36 = 14,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,974.72/50,925.36 = 14,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,974.72x = 50,925.36 × 14,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,974.72x = 726,399,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,399,335.04/33,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.58

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