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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,910.36, 70,241.94 and 33,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,910.36, 70,241.94 and 33,006.12 is: 45,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,910.36 : 70,241.94 = 33,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,910.36/70,241.94 = 33,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,910.36x = 70,241.94 × 33,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,910.36x = 2,318,413,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,413,900.67/50,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,539.14

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