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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,946.82, 76,320.82 and 33,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,946.82, 76,320.82 and 33,363.34 is: 49,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,946.82 : 76,320.82 = 33,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,946.82/76,320.82 = 33,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,946.82x = 76,320.82 × 33,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,946.82x = 2,546,317,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,317,466.74/50,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,979.91

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