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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008.16, 75,006.44 and 20,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008.16, 75,006.44 and 20,035.32 is: 30,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008.16 : 75,006.44 = 20,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008.16/75,006.44 = 20,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008.16x = 75,006.44 × 20,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008.16x = 1,502,778,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,778,027.46/50,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,050.66

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