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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,508.70, 75,679.62 and 30,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,508.70, 75,679.62 and 30,727.42 is: 46,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,508.70 : 75,679.62 = 30,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,508.70/75,679.62 = 30,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,508.70x = 75,679.62 × 30,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,508.70x = 2,325,439,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,439,469.18/50,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,040.37

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