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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,270.12, 69,354.33 and 33,051.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,270.12, 69,354.33 and 33,051.75 is: 45,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,270.12 : 69,354.33 = 33,051.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,270.12/69,354.33 = 33,051.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,270.12x = 69,354.33 × 33,051.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,270.12x = 2,292,281,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,281,592.55/50,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,599.29

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