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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.93, 50,965.26 and 11,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.93, 50,965.26 and 11,487.11 is: 17,230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.93 : 50,965.26 = 11,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.93/50,965.26 = 11,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.93x = 50,965.26 × 11,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.93x = 585,443,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,443,547.80/33,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,230.11

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