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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.39, 49,861.92 and 11,074.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.39, 49,861.92 and 11,074.55 is: 16,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.39 : 49,861.92 = 11,074.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.39/49,861.92 = 11,074.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.39x = 49,861.92 × 11,074.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.39x = 552,198,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,198,326.14/33,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.29

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