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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,430.16, 75,688.94 and 50,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,430.16, 75,688.94 and 50,313.52 is: 75,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,430.16 : 75,688.94 = 50,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,430.16/75,688.94 = 50,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,430.16x = 75,688.94 × 50,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,430.16x = 3,808,176,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,176,996.47/50,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,513.88

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