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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,259.96, 75,742.93 and 45,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,259.96, 75,742.93 and 45,268.59 is: 68,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,259.96 : 75,742.93 = 45,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,259.96/75,742.93 = 45,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,259.96x = 75,742.93 × 45,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,259.96x = 3,428,775,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,775,606.58/50,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,220.82

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