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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,024.64, 75,036.96 and 20,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,024.64, 75,036.96 and 20,442.48 is: 30,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,024.64 : 75,036.96 = 20,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,024.64/75,036.96 = 20,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,024.64x = 75,036.96 × 20,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,024.64x = 1,533,941,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,941,554.06/50,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.72

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