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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,948.76, 70,333.02 and 33,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,948.76, 70,333.02 and 33,981.24 is: 46,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,948.76 : 70,333.02 = 33,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,948.76/70,333.02 = 33,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,948.76x = 70,333.02 × 33,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,948.76x = 2,390,003,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,003,232.54/50,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,909.94

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