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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,046.84, 68,984.58 and 33,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,046.84, 68,984.58 and 33,909.24 is: 46,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,046.84 : 68,984.58 = 33,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,046.84/68,984.58 = 33,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,046.84x = 68,984.58 × 33,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,046.84x = 2,339,214,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,214,679.52/50,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.51

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