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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.48, 75,333.44 and 30,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.48, 75,333.44 and 30,242.64 is: 45,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.48 : 75,333.44 = 30,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.48/75,333.44 = 30,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.48x = 75,333.44 × 30,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.48x = 2,278,282,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,282,105.88/50,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,373.73

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