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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,026.56, 75,049.97 and 20,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,026.56, 75,049.97 and 20,446.79 is: 30,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,026.56 : 75,049.97 = 20,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,026.56/75,049.97 = 20,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,026.56x = 75,049.97 × 20,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,026.56x = 1,534,530,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,530,498.61/50,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,674.32

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