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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,253.46, 73,879.57 and 33,419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,253.46, 73,879.57 and 33,419.27 is: 50,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,253.46 : 73,879.57 = 33,419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,253.46/73,879.57 = 33,419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,253.46x = 73,879.57 × 33,419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,253.46x = 2,469,001,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,001,297.31/49,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,128.48

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