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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.76, 50,913.16 and 14,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.76, 50,913.16 and 14,244.55 is: 21,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.76 : 50,913.16 = 14,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.76/50,913.16 = 14,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.76x = 50,913.16 × 14,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.76x = 725,234,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,234,890.38/33,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.03

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