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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.76, 69,286.02 and 33,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.76, 69,286.02 and 33,252.54 is: 45,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.76 : 69,286.02 = 33,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.76/69,286.02 = 33,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.76x = 69,286.02 × 33,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.76x = 2,303,936,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,936,151.49/50,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,864.30

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