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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,206.23, 69,287.81 and 33,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,206.23, 69,287.81 and 33,180.59 is: 45,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,206.23 : 69,287.81 = 33,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,206.23/69,287.81 = 33,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,206.23x = 69,287.81 × 33,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,206.23x = 2,299,010,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,010,033.18/50,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,791.33

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