Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,666.08, 50,499.12 and 11,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,666.08, 50,499.12 and 11,468 is: 17,202
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,666.08 : 50,499.12 = 11,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,666.08/50,499.12 = 11,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,666.08x = 50,499.12 × 11,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,666.08x = 579,123,908.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,123,908.16/33,666.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,202
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