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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.51, 75,076.13 and 21,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.51, 75,076.13 and 21,973.28 is: 32,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.51 : 75,076.13 = 21,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.51/75,076.13 = 21,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.51x = 75,076.13 × 21,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.51x = 1,649,668,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,668,825.81/50,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,971.28

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