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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,346.08, 50,013.90 and 11,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,346.08, 50,013.90 and 11,159.28 is: 16,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,346.08 : 50,013.90 = 11,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,346.08/50,013.90 = 11,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,346.08x = 50,013.90 × 11,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,346.08x = 558,119,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,119,113.99/33,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.17

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