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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,679.66, 75,937.41 and 30,898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,679.66, 75,937.41 and 30,898.38 is: 46,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,679.66 : 75,937.41 = 30,898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,679.66/75,937.41 = 30,898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,679.66x = 75,937.41 × 30,898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,679.66x = 2,346,342,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,342,950.40/50,679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,297.53

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