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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,522.66, 75,783.98 and 34,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,522.66, 75,783.98 and 34,679.64 is: 52,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,522.66 : 75,783.98 = 34,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,522.66/75,783.98 = 34,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,522.66x = 75,783.98 × 34,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,522.66x = 2,628,161,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,161,144.17/50,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,019.45

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