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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,365.80, 75,548.70 and 30,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,365.80, 75,548.70 and 30,682.80 is: 46,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,365.80 : 75,548.70 = 30,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,365.80/75,548.70 = 30,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,365.80x = 75,548.70 × 30,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,365.80x = 2,318,045,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,045,652.36/50,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,024.20

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