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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,728.79, 70,030.14 and 33,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,728.79, 70,030.14 and 33,761.27 is: 46,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,728.79 : 70,030.14 = 33,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,728.79/70,030.14 = 33,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,728.79x = 70,030.14 × 33,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,728.79x = 2,364,306,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,306,464.68/50,728.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,606.80

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