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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,940.59, 76,311.48 and 33,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,940.59, 76,311.48 and 33,357.11 is: 49,970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,940.59 : 76,311.48 = 33,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,940.59/76,311.48 = 33,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,940.59x = 76,311.48 × 33,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,940.59x = 2,545,530,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,530,682.52/50,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,970.58

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