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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307.39, 75,476.16 and 20,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307.39, 75,476.16 and 20,306.18 is: 30,465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307.39 : 75,476.16 = 20,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307.39/75,476.16 = 20,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307.39x = 75,476.16 × 20,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307.39x = 1,532,632,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,632,679.36/50,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,465.36

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