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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,104.62, 75,193.38 and 40,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,104.62, 75,193.38 and 40,361.54 is: 60,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,104.62 : 75,193.38 = 40,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,104.62/75,193.38 = 40,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,104.62x = 75,193.38 × 40,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,104.62x = 3,034,920,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,920,238.64/50,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,571.66

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