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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,827.68, 69,997.20 and 45,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,827.68, 69,997.20 and 45,748.64 is: 63,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,827.68 : 69,997.20 = 45,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,827.68/69,997.20 = 45,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,827.68x = 69,997.20 × 45,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,827.68x = 3,202,276,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,276,703.81/50,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,002.61

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