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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,734.53, 70,033.29 and 45,420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,734.53, 70,033.29 and 45,420.12 is: 62,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,734.53 : 70,033.29 = 45,420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,734.53/70,033.29 = 45,420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,734.53x = 70,033.29 × 45,420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,734.53x = 3,180,920,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,920,435.79/50,734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,697.35

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