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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,228.12, 49,837.28 and 11,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,228.12, 49,837.28 and 11,041 is: 16,559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,228.12 : 49,837.28 = 11,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,228.12/49,837.28 = 11,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,228.12x = 49,837.28 × 11,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,228.12x = 550,253,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,253,408.48/33,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,559.87

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