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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,256.80, 75,320.40 and 30,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,256.80, 75,320.40 and 30,514.40 is: 45,732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,256.80 : 75,320.40 = 30,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,256.80/75,320.40 = 30,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,256.80x = 75,320.40 × 30,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,256.80x = 2,298,356,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,356,813.76/50,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,732.26

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