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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,688.80, 76,033.20 and 45,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,688.80, 76,033.20 and 45,051.20 is: 67,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,688.80 : 76,033.20 = 45,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,688.80/76,033.20 = 45,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,688.80x = 76,033.20 × 45,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,688.80x = 3,425,386,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,386,899.84/50,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,576.80

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