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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,082.62, 75,126.36 and 41,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,082.62, 75,126.36 and 41,301.50 is: 61,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,082.62 : 75,126.36 = 41,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,082.62/75,126.36 = 41,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,082.62x = 75,126.36 × 41,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,082.62x = 3,102,831,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,831,357.54/50,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,954.25

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