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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,544.41, 50,313.53 and 11,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,544.41, 50,313.53 and 11,355.25 is: 17,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,544.41 : 50,313.53 = 11,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,544.41/50,313.53 = 11,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,544.41x = 50,313.53 × 11,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,544.41x = 571,322,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,322,711.53/33,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.83

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