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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,689.59, 76,034.99 and 30,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,689.59, 76,034.99 and 30,703.44 is: 46,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,689.59 : 76,034.99 = 30,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,689.59/76,034.99 = 30,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,689.59x = 76,034.99 × 30,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,689.59x = 2,334,535,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,535,753.37/50,689.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,055.53

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