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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,243.83, 69,339.98 and 33,218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,243.83, 69,339.98 and 33,218.51 is: 45,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,243.83 : 69,339.98 = 33,218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,243.83/69,339.98 = 33,218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,243.83x = 69,339.98 × 33,218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,243.83x = 2,303,370,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,370,555.38/50,243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,843.85

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