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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,078.93, 75,007.67 and 34,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,078.93, 75,007.67 and 34,246.44 is: 51,293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,078.93 : 75,007.67 = 34,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,078.93/75,007.67 = 34,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,078.93x = 75,007.67 × 34,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,078.93x = 2,568,745,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,745,498.96/50,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,293.94

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