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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,113.62, 75,206.88 and 40,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,113.62, 75,206.88 and 40,370.58 is: 60,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,113.62 : 75,206.88 = 40,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,113.62/75,206.88 = 40,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,113.62x = 75,206.88 × 40,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,113.62x = 3,036,145,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,145,365.59/50,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,585.23

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