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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.59, 50,996.18 and 14,259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.59, 50,996.18 and 14,259.78 is: 21,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.59 : 50,996.18 = 14,259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.59/50,996.18 = 14,259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.59x = 50,996.18 × 14,259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.59x = 727,194,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,194,307.64/33,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.73

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