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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,002.94, 75,004.34 and 20,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,002.94, 75,004.34 and 20,030.64 is: 30,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,002.94 : 75,004.34 = 20,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,002.94/75,004.34 = 20,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,002.94x = 75,004.34 × 20,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,002.94x = 1,502,384,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,384,832.82/50,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,045.93

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