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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.81, 75,198.96 and 43,602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.81, 75,198.96 and 43,602.09 is: 65,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.81 : 75,198.96 = 43,602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.81/75,198.96 = 43,602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.81x = 75,198.96 × 43,602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.81x = 3,278,831,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,831,821.83/50,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,300.01

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