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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.52, 69,306.42 and 30,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.52, 69,306.42 and 30,073.48 is: 41,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.52 : 69,306.42 = 30,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.52/69,306.42 = 30,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.52x = 69,306.42 × 30,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.52x = 2,084,285,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,285,235.74/50,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,502.66

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