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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,280.33, 75,362.18 and 40,430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,280.33, 75,362.18 and 40,430.73 is: 60,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,280.33 : 75,362.18 = 40,430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,280.33/75,362.18 = 40,430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,280.33x = 75,362.18 × 40,430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,280.33x = 3,046,947,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,947,749.64/50,280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,599.20

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