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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,305.67, 69,352.46 and 40,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,305.67, 69,352.46 and 40,131.23 is: 55,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,305.67 : 69,352.46 = 40,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,305.67/69,352.46 = 40,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,305.67x = 69,352.46 × 40,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,305.67x = 2,783,199,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,199,523.33/50,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,325.76

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