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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,043.66, 75,027.33 and 30,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,043.66, 75,027.33 and 30,316.98 is: 45,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,043.66 : 75,027.33 = 30,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,043.66/75,027.33 = 30,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,043.66x = 75,027.33 × 30,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,043.66x = 2,274,602,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,602,063.06/50,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,452.35

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