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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.56, 50,973.80 and 14,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.56, 50,973.80 and 14,245.96 is: 21,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.56 : 50,973.80 = 14,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.56/50,973.80 = 14,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.56x = 50,973.80 × 14,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.56x = 726,170,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,170,715.85/33,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.07

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