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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.47, 70,353.90 and 33,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.47, 70,353.90 and 33,985.14 is: 46,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.47 : 70,353.90 = 33,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.47/70,353.90 = 33,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.47x = 70,353.90 × 33,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.47x = 2,390,987,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,987,141.05/50,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,884.43

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