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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,891.85, 70,254.81 and 33,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,891.85, 70,254.81 and 33,924.38 is: 46,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,891.85 : 70,254.81 = 33,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,891.85/70,254.81 = 33,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,891.85x = 70,254.81 × 33,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,891.85x = 2,383,350,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,350,519.99/50,891.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,831.67

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