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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,171.66, 75,109.87 and 33,490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,171.66, 75,109.87 and 33,490.32 is: 50,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,171.66 : 75,109.87 = 33,490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,171.66/75,109.87 = 33,490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,171.66x = 75,109.87 × 33,490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,171.66x = 2,515,453,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,453,581.46/50,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,136.94

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