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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.33, 75,363.67 and 40,431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.33, 75,363.67 and 40,431.73 is: 60,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.33 : 75,363.67 = 40,431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.33/75,363.67 = 40,431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.33x = 75,363.67 × 40,431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.33x = 3,047,083,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,083,557.25/50,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,600.70

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