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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,674.56, 76,011.84 and 30,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,674.56, 76,011.84 and 30,688.08 is: 46,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,674.56 : 76,011.84 = 30,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,674.56/76,011.84 = 30,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,674.56x = 76,011.84 × 30,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,674.56x = 2,332,657,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,657,426.87/50,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,032.12

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