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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,872.91, 70,228.73 and 33,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,872.91, 70,228.73 and 33,905.44 is: 46,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,872.91 : 70,228.73 = 33,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,872.91/70,228.73 = 33,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,872.91x = 70,228.73 × 33,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,872.91x = 2,381,135,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,135,646.19/50,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,805.57

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