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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.89, 50,003.49 and 11,147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.89, 50,003.49 and 11,147.41 is: 16,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.89 : 50,003.49 = 11,147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.89/50,003.49 = 11,147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.89x = 50,003.49 × 11,147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.89x = 557,409,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,409,404.46/33,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.00

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