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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,079.93, 75,009.16 and 34,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,079.93, 75,009.16 and 34,247.44 is: 51,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,079.93 : 75,009.16 = 34,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,079.93/75,009.16 = 34,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,079.93x = 75,009.16 × 34,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,079.93x = 2,568,871,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,871,706.55/50,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,295.43

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