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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,241.91, 49,863.51 and 11,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,241.91, 49,863.51 and 11,055.47 is: 16,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,241.91 : 49,863.51 = 11,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,241.91/49,863.51 = 11,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,241.91x = 49,863.51 × 11,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,241.91x = 551,264,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,264,289.58/33,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.41

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