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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.68, 50,972.76 and 11,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.68, 50,972.76 and 11,787.84 is: 17,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.68 : 50,972.76 = 11,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.68/50,972.76 = 11,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.68x = 50,972.76 × 11,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.68x = 600,858,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,858,739.24/33,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.88

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