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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,758.22, 76,137.09 and 33,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,758.22, 76,137.09 and 33,855.50 is: 50,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,758.22 : 76,137.09 = 33,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,758.22/76,137.09 = 33,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,758.22x = 76,137.09 × 33,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,758.22x = 2,577,659,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,659,250.50/50,758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,783.09

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