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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,031.70, 74,948.92 and 40,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,031.70, 74,948.92 and 40,682.27 is: 60,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,031.70 : 74,948.92 = 40,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,031.70/74,948.92 = 40,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,031.70x = 74,948.92 × 40,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,031.70x = 3,049,092,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,092,301.35/50,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,943.21

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