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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,354.72, 69,492.91 and 33,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,354.72, 69,492.91 and 33,329.64 is: 45,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,354.72 : 69,492.91 = 33,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,354.72/69,492.91 = 33,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,354.72x = 69,492.91 × 33,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,354.72x = 2,316,173,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,173,672.85/50,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,997.15

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