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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,229.60, 75,257.04 and 30,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,229.60, 75,257.04 and 30,461.28 is: 45,638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,229.60 : 75,257.04 = 30,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,229.60/75,257.04 = 30,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,229.60x = 75,257.04 × 30,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,229.60x = 2,292,425,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,425,767.41/50,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,638.94

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