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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.43, 50,964.51 and 11,486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.43, 50,964.51 and 11,486.61 is: 17,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.43 : 50,964.51 = 11,486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.43/50,964.51 = 11,486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.43x = 50,964.51 × 11,486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.43x = 585,409,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,409,450.21/33,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.36

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