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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,003.37, 68,974.65 and 33,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,003.37, 68,974.65 and 33,007.95 is: 45,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,003.37 : 68,974.65 = 33,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,003.37/68,974.65 = 33,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,003.37x = 68,974.65 × 33,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,003.37x = 2,276,711,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,711,798.47/50,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,531.17

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