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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,462.44, 75,637.08 and 20,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,462.44, 75,637.08 and 20,469.71 is: 30,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,462.44 : 75,637.08 = 20,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,462.44/75,637.08 = 20,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,462.44x = 75,637.08 × 20,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,462.44x = 1,548,268,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,268,714.66/50,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.61

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