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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,255.73, 49,866.99 and 11,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,255.73, 49,866.99 and 11,061.33 is: 16,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,255.73 : 49,866.99 = 11,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,255.73/49,866.99 = 11,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,255.73x = 49,866.99 × 11,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,255.73x = 551,595,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,595,232.50/33,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.47

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