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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,995.84, 70,351.61 and 33,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,995.84, 70,351.61 and 33,983.51 is: 46,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,995.84 : 70,351.61 = 33,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,995.84/70,351.61 = 33,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,995.84x = 70,351.61 × 33,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,995.84x = 2,390,794,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,794,551.03/50,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,882.15

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