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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,075.62, 75,086.49 and 20,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,075.62, 75,086.49 and 20,074.80 is: 30,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,075.62 : 75,086.49 = 20,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,075.62/75,086.49 = 20,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,075.62x = 75,086.49 × 20,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,075.62x = 1,507,346,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,346,269.45/50,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,101.40

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