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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,759.97, 76,139.72 and 33,857.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,759.97, 76,139.72 and 33,857.25 is: 50,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,759.97 : 76,139.72 = 33,857.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,759.97/76,139.72 = 33,857.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,759.97x = 76,139.72 × 33,857.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,759.97x = 2,577,881,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,881,365.68/50,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,785.71

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