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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,340.62, 69,464.31 and 40,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,340.62, 69,464.31 and 40,265.39 is: 55,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,340.62 : 69,464.31 = 40,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,340.62/69,464.31 = 40,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,340.62x = 69,464.31 × 40,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,340.62x = 2,797,007,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,007,555.90/50,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,561.64

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