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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,194.92, 69,266.79 and 30,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,194.92, 69,266.79 and 30,063 is: 41,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,194.92 : 69,266.79 = 30,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,194.92/69,266.79 = 30,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,194.92x = 69,266.79 × 30,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,194.92x = 2,082,367,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,367,507.77/50,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,485.62

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