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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,102.37, 75,190.01 and 40,359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,102.37, 75,190.01 and 40,359.29 is: 60,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,102.37 : 75,190.01 = 40,359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,102.37/75,190.01 = 40,359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,102.37x = 75,190.01 × 40,359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,102.37x = 3,034,614,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,614,840.95/50,102.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,568.29

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