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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,914.59, 76,272.54 and 33,331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,914.59, 76,272.54 and 33,331.11 is: 49,931.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,914.59 : 76,272.54 = 33,331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,914.59/76,272.54 = 33,331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,914.59x = 76,272.54 × 33,331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,914.59x = 2,542,248,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,248,420.72/50,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,931.63

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