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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,451.93, 69,611.40 and 33,222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,451.93, 69,611.40 and 33,222.51 is: 45,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,451.93 : 69,611.40 = 33,222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,451.93/69,611.40 = 33,222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,451.93x = 69,611.40 × 33,222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,451.93x = 2,312,665,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,665,432.61/50,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,838.99

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