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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,642.36, 75,922.82 and 34,800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,642.36, 75,922.82 and 34,800.44 is: 52,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,642.36 : 75,922.82 = 34,800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,642.36/75,922.82 = 34,800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,642.36x = 75,922.82 × 34,800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,642.36x = 2,642,147,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,147,542.04/50,642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,172.68

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