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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.61, 50,001.58 and 11,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.61, 50,001.58 and 11,146.11 is: 16,720.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.61 : 50,001.58 = 11,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.61/50,001.58 = 11,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.61x = 50,001.58 × 11,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.61x = 557,323,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,323,110.85/33,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.06

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