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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,056.66, 75,005.94 and 40,650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,056.66, 75,005.94 and 40,650.91 is: 60,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,056.66 : 75,005.94 = 40,650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,056.66/75,005.94 = 40,650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,056.66x = 75,005.94 × 40,650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,056.66x = 3,049,059,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,059,716.41/50,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,912.17

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