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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,732.53, 70,030.52 and 45,418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,732.53, 70,030.52 and 45,418.12 is: 62,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,732.53 : 70,030.52 = 45,418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,732.53/70,030.52 = 45,418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,732.53x = 70,030.52 × 45,418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,732.53x = 3,180,654,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,654,561.02/50,732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,694.58

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