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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,094.62, 75,113.78 and 34,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,094.62, 75,113.78 and 34,317.44 is: 51,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,094.62 : 75,113.78 = 34,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,094.62/75,113.78 = 34,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,094.62x = 75,113.78 × 34,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,094.62x = 2,577,712,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,712,911.90/50,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,456.88

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