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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,047.84, 68,985.96 and 33,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,047.84, 68,985.96 and 33,910.24 is: 46,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,047.84 : 68,985.96 = 33,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,047.84/68,985.96 = 33,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,047.84x = 68,985.96 × 33,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,047.84x = 2,339,330,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,330,460.23/50,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,741.89

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