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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,511.96, 75,767.94 and 50,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,511.96, 75,767.94 and 50,439.06 is: 75,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,511.96 : 75,767.94 = 50,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,511.96/75,767.94 = 50,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,511.96x = 75,767.94 × 50,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,511.96x = 3,821,663,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,663,671.74/50,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,658.59

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