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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,490.72, 75,652.38 and 30,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,490.72, 75,652.38 and 30,709.44 is: 46,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,490.72 : 75,652.38 = 30,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,490.72/75,652.38 = 30,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,490.72x = 75,652.38 × 30,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,490.72x = 2,323,242,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,242,224.47/50,490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,013.25

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