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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,957.69, 76,436.51 and 33,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,957.69, 76,436.51 and 33,423.44 is: 50,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,957.69 : 76,436.51 = 33,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,957.69/76,436.51 = 33,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,957.69x = 76,436.51 × 33,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,957.69x = 2,554,770,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,770,556.49/50,957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,135.14

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