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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,041.76, 69,069.16 and 33,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,041.76, 69,069.16 and 33,049.36 is: 45,615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,041.76 : 69,069.16 = 33,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,041.76/69,069.16 = 33,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,041.76x = 69,069.16 × 33,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,041.76x = 2,282,691,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,691,533.74/50,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,615.73

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