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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,413.31, 75,590.85 and 30,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,413.31, 75,590.85 and 30,170.27 is: 45,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,413.31 : 75,590.85 = 30,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,413.31/75,590.85 = 30,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,413.31x = 75,590.85 × 30,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,413.31x = 2,280,596,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,596,401.58/50,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,237.98

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