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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,503.08, 74,212.92 and 33,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,503.08, 74,212.92 and 33,663.74 is: 50,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,503.08 : 74,212.92 = 33,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,503.08/74,212.92 = 33,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,503.08x = 74,212.92 × 33,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,503.08x = 2,498,284,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,284,443.52/49,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,467.25

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