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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.84, 50,942.82 and 11,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.84, 50,942.82 and 11,775.26 is: 17,662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.84 : 50,942.82 = 11,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.84/50,942.82 = 11,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.84x = 50,942.82 × 11,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.84x = 599,864,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,864,950.63/33,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.91

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