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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,644.49, 75,773.97 and 30,580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,644.49, 75,773.97 and 30,580.11 is: 45,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,644.49 : 75,773.97 = 30,580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,644.49/75,773.97 = 30,580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,644.49x = 75,773.97 × 30,580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,644.49x = 2,317,176,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,176,337.74/50,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,753.77

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