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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,717.80, 75,903.90 and 50,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,717.80, 75,903.90 and 50,717.80 is: 75,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,717.80 : 75,903.90 = 50,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,717.80/75,903.90 = 50,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,717.80x = 75,903.90 × 50,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,717.80x = 3,849,678,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,678,819.42/50,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,903.90

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