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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,753, 70,069.86 and 33,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,753, 70,069.86 and 33,119.72 is: 45,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,753 : 70,069.86 = 33,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,753/70,069.86 = 33,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,753x = 70,069.86 × 33,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,753x = 2,320,694,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,694,143.64/50,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,725.26

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