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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,746.56, 70,006.44 and 33,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,746.56, 70,006.44 and 33,759.12 is: 46,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,746.56 : 70,006.44 = 33,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,746.56/70,006.44 = 33,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,746.56x = 70,006.44 × 33,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,746.56x = 2,363,355,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,355,808.73/50,746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,571.74

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