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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.84, 50,947.24 and 11,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.84, 50,947.24 and 11,779.72 is: 17,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.84 : 50,947.24 = 11,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.84/50,947.24 = 11,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.84x = 50,947.24 × 11,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.84x = 600,144,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,144,221.97/33,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.53

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