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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,263.62, 69,354.90 and 33,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,263.62, 69,354.90 and 33,261.66 is: 45,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,263.62 : 69,354.90 = 33,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,263.62/69,354.90 = 33,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,263.62x = 69,354.90 × 33,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,263.62x = 2,306,859,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,859,103.13/50,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,895.20

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