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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,795, 76,227.06 and 30,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,795, 76,227.06 and 30,548.24 is: 45,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,795 : 76,227.06 = 30,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,795/76,227.06 = 30,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,795x = 76,227.06 × 30,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,795x = 2,328,602,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,602,523.37/50,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,843.14

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