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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.56, 75,232.28 and 33,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.56, 75,232.28 and 33,332.76 is: 49,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.56 : 75,232.28 = 33,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.56/75,232.28 = 33,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.56x = 75,232.28 × 33,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.56x = 2,507,699,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,699,533.49/50,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,942.67

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