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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.62, 50,005.26 and 11,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.62, 50,005.26 and 11,140.40 is: 16,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.62 : 50,005.26 = 11,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.62/50,005.26 = 11,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.62x = 50,005.26 × 11,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.62x = 557,078,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,078,598.50/33,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.21

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