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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,607.55, 50,408.89 and 16,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,607.55, 50,408.89 and 16,072.67 is: 24,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,607.55 : 50,408.89 = 16,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,607.55/50,408.89 = 16,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,607.55x = 50,408.89 × 16,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,607.55x = 810,205,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,205,454.04/33,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.84

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