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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,996.15, 70,352.09 and 33,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,996.15, 70,352.09 and 33,983.82 is: 46,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,996.15 : 70,352.09 = 33,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,996.15/70,352.09 = 33,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,996.15x = 70,352.09 × 33,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,996.15x = 2,390,832,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,832,911.86/50,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,882.62

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