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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,908.08, 70,271.58 and 33,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,908.08, 70,271.58 and 33,051.24 is: 45,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,908.08 : 70,271.58 = 33,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,908.08/70,271.58 = 33,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,908.08x = 70,271.58 × 33,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,908.08x = 2,322,562,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,562,855.76/50,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,622.68

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