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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,012.73, 69,040.20 and 33,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,012.73, 69,040.20 and 33,900 is: 46,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,012.73 : 69,040.20 = 33,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,012.73/69,040.20 = 33,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,012.73x = 69,040.20 × 33,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,012.73x = 2,340,462,780
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,462,780/50,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,797.34

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