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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,925.36, 70,291.98 and 33,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,925.36, 70,291.98 and 33,021.48 is: 45,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,925.36 : 70,291.98 = 33,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,925.36/70,291.98 = 33,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,925.36x = 70,291.98 × 33,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,925.36x = 2,321,145,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,145,211.73/50,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,579.36

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