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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,719.90, 71,124.50 and 50,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,719.90, 71,124.50 and 50,719.90 is: 71,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,719.90 : 71,124.50 = 50,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,719.90/71,124.50 = 50,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,719.90x = 71,124.50 × 50,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,719.90x = 3,607,427,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,427,527.55/50,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,124.50

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