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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,534.82, 75,709.08 and 42,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,534.82, 75,709.08 and 42,267.96 is: 63,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,534.82 : 75,709.08 = 42,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,534.82/75,709.08 = 42,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,534.82x = 75,709.08 × 42,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,534.82x = 3,200,068,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,068,365.08/50,534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,324.03

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