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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,366.65, 50,049.98 and 11,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,366.65, 50,049.98 and 11,180.08 is: 16,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,366.65 : 50,049.98 = 11,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,366.65/50,049.98 = 11,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,366.65x = 50,049.98 × 11,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,366.65x = 559,562,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,562,610.34/33,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.12

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