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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.70, 49,883.40 and 11,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.70, 49,883.40 and 11,072.28 is: 16,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.70 : 49,883.40 = 11,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.70/49,883.40 = 11,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.70x = 49,883.40 × 11,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.70x = 552,322,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,322,972.15/33,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.88

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