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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.06, 50,936.49 and 11,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.06, 50,936.49 and 11,773.50 is: 17,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.06 : 50,936.49 = 11,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.06/50,936.49 = 11,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.06x = 50,936.49 × 11,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.06x = 599,700,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,700,765.02/33,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.88

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