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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,344.68, 75,518.05 and 40,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,344.68, 75,518.05 and 40,302.82 is: 60,455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,344.68 : 75,518.05 = 40,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,344.68/75,518.05 = 40,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,344.68x = 75,518.05 × 40,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,344.68x = 3,043,590,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,590,512.38/50,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,455.05

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