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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,451.68, 50,182.92 and 11,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,451.68, 50,182.92 and 11,266.95 is: 16,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,451.68 : 50,182.92 = 11,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,451.68/50,182.92 = 11,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,451.68x = 50,182.92 × 11,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,451.68x = 565,408,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,408,450.49/33,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.24

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