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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,260.81, 75,744.21 and 45,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,260.81, 75,744.21 and 45,269.44 is: 68,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,260.81 : 75,744.21 = 45,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,260.81/75,744.21 = 45,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,260.81x = 75,744.21 × 45,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,260.81x = 3,428,897,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,897,781.41/50,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,222.09

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