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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,364.08, 50,040.96 and 11,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,364.08, 50,040.96 and 11,177.28 is: 16,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,364.08 : 50,040.96 = 11,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,364.08/50,040.96 = 11,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,364.08x = 50,040.96 × 11,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,364.08x = 559,321,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,321,821.39/33,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.19

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