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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,524.76, 75,688.70 and 30,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,524.76, 75,688.70 and 30,754.28 is: 46,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,524.76 : 75,688.70 = 30,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,524.76/75,688.70 = 30,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,524.76x = 75,688.70 × 30,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,524.76x = 2,327,751,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,751,508.09/50,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,071.50

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