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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,225.60, 75,237.96 and 30,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,225.60, 75,237.96 and 30,224.12 is: 45,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,225.60 : 75,237.96 = 30,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,225.60/75,237.96 = 30,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,225.60x = 75,237.96 × 30,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,225.60x = 2,274,001,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,001,131.60/50,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,275.74

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