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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.61, 50,003.02 and 11,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.61, 50,003.02 and 11,161.90 is: 16,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.61 : 50,003.02 = 11,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.61/50,003.02 = 11,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.61x = 50,003.02 × 11,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.61x = 558,128,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,128,785.39/33,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.23

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