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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,055.66, 75,004.45 and 40,649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,055.66, 75,004.45 and 40,649.91 is: 60,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,055.66 : 75,004.45 = 40,649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,055.66/75,004.45 = 40,649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,055.66x = 75,004.45 × 40,649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,055.66x = 3,048,923,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,923,563.83/50,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,910.67

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