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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.76, 74,952.01 and 40,684.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.76, 74,952.01 and 40,684.33 is: 60,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.76 : 74,952.01 = 40,684.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.76/74,952.01 = 40,684.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.76x = 74,952.01 × 40,684.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.76x = 3,049,372,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,372,309.00/50,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,946.30

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