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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.33, 50,942.58 and 11,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.33, 50,942.58 and 11,775.43 is: 17,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.33 : 50,942.58 = 11,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.33/50,942.58 = 11,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.33x = 50,942.58 × 11,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.33x = 599,870,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,870,784.81/33,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.35

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