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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,059.08, 75,125.61 and 40,315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,059.08, 75,125.61 and 40,315.95 is: 60,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,059.08 : 75,125.61 = 40,315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,059.08/75,125.61 = 40,315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,059.08x = 75,125.61 × 40,315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,059.08x = 3,028,760,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,760,336.48/50,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,503.72

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