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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,126.31, 75,182.04 and 30,399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,126.31, 75,182.04 and 30,399.57 is: 45,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,126.31 : 75,182.04 = 30,399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,126.31/75,182.04 = 30,399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,126.31x = 75,182.04 × 30,399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,126.31x = 2,285,501,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,501,687.72/50,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,594.85

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