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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.59, 69,015.02 and 33,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.59, 69,015.02 and 33,006.93 is: 45,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.59 : 69,015.02 = 33,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.59/69,015.02 = 33,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.59x = 69,015.02 × 33,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.59x = 2,277,973,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,973,769.05/50,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,554.38

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