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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,462.69, 75,637.46 and 20,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,462.69, 75,637.46 and 20,469.96 is: 30,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,462.69 : 75,637.46 = 20,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,462.69/75,637.46 = 20,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,462.69x = 75,637.46 × 20,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,462.69x = 1,548,295,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,295,678.35/50,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.99

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