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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,314.47, 75,384.39 and 30,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,314.47, 75,384.39 and 30,551.28 is: 45,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,314.47 : 75,384.39 = 30,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,314.47/75,384.39 = 30,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,314.47x = 75,384.39 × 30,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,314.47x = 2,303,089,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,089,606.52/50,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,773.90

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