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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.44, 76,433.13 and 33,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.44, 76,433.13 and 33,421.19 is: 50,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.44 : 76,433.13 = 33,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.44/76,433.13 = 33,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.44x = 76,433.13 × 33,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.44x = 2,554,485,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,485,777.86/50,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,131.76

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