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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.12, 49,442.64 and 24,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.12, 49,442.64 and 24,266.08 is: 36,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.12 : 49,442.64 = 24,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.12/49,442.64 = 24,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.12x = 49,442.64 × 24,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.12x = 1,199,779,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,779,057.65/33,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,320.49

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