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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,604.54, 75,497.64 and 45,560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,604.54, 75,497.64 and 45,560.31 is: 67,972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,604.54 : 75,497.64 = 45,560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,604.54/75,497.64 = 45,560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,604.54x = 75,497.64 × 45,560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,604.54x = 3,439,695,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,695,882.67/50,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,972.08

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