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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,196.46, 75,257.24 and 30,201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,196.46, 75,257.24 and 30,201.27 is: 45,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,196.46 : 75,257.24 = 30,201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,196.46/75,257.24 = 30,201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,196.46x = 75,257.24 × 30,201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,196.46x = 2,272,864,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,864,224.69/50,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,279.37

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