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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.09, 50,993.93 and 14,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.09, 50,993.93 and 14,258.27 is: 21,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.09 : 50,993.93 = 14,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.09/50,993.93 = 14,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.09x = 50,993.93 × 14,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.09x = 727,085,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,085,222.30/33,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.47

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