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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,029.62, 75,007.17 and 30,303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,029.62, 75,007.17 and 30,303.42 is: 45,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,029.62 : 75,007.17 = 30,303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,029.62/75,007.17 = 30,303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,029.62x = 75,007.17 × 30,303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,029.62x = 2,272,973,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,973,775.52/50,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,432.56

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