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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,180.06, 69,251.68 and 33,154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,180.06, 69,251.68 and 33,154.42 is: 45,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,180.06 : 69,251.68 = 33,154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,180.06/69,251.68 = 33,154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,180.06x = 69,251.68 × 33,154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,180.06x = 2,295,999,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,999,284.43/50,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,755.21

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