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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,808.89, 70,115.33 and 30,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,808.89, 70,115.33 and 30,666.62 is: 42,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,808.89 : 70,115.33 = 30,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,808.89/70,115.33 = 30,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,808.89x = 70,115.33 × 30,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,808.89x = 2,150,200,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,200,290.88/50,808.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,319.37

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