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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.80, 75,335.40 and 30,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.80, 75,335.40 and 30,524.40 is: 45,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.80 : 75,335.40 = 30,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.80/75,335.40 = 30,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.80x = 75,335.40 × 30,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.80x = 2,299,567,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,567,883.76/50,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,747.25

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