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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,271.32, 75,383.96 and 30,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,271.32, 75,383.96 and 30,017.28 is: 45,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,271.32 : 75,383.96 = 30,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,271.32/75,383.96 = 30,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,271.32x = 75,383.96 × 30,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,271.32x = 2,262,821,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,821,434.83/50,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,012.17

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