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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,941.59, 76,312.98 and 33,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,941.59, 76,312.98 and 33,358.11 is: 49,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,941.59 : 76,312.98 = 33,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,941.59/76,312.98 = 33,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,941.59x = 76,312.98 × 33,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,941.59x = 2,545,656,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,656,781.27/50,941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,972.07

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