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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.61, 49,716.18 and 13,441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.61, 49,716.18 and 13,441.33 is: 20,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.61 : 49,716.18 = 13,441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.61/49,716.18 = 13,441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.61x = 49,716.18 × 13,441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.61x = 668,251,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,251,581.72/33,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.11

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