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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.76, 75,295.98 and 20,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.76, 75,295.98 and 20,631.76 is: 30,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.76 : 75,295.98 = 20,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.76/75,295.98 = 20,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.76x = 75,295.98 × 20,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.76x = 1,553,488,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,488,588.32/50,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.44

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