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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,161.80, 75,159.78 and 30,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,161.80, 75,159.78 and 30,399.24 is: 45,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,161.80 : 75,159.78 = 30,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,161.80/75,159.78 = 30,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,161.80x = 75,159.78 × 30,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,161.80x = 2,284,800,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,800,190.57/50,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,548.61

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