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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,911.59, 76,268.05 and 33,328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,911.59, 76,268.05 and 33,328.11 is: 49,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,911.59 : 76,268.05 = 33,328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,911.59/76,268.05 = 33,328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,911.59x = 76,268.05 × 33,328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,911.59x = 2,541,869,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,869,793.24/50,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,927.13

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