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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.20, 76,287.30 and 48,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.20, 76,287.30 and 48,266.20 is: 72,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.20 : 76,287.30 = 48,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.20/76,287.30 = 48,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.20x = 76,287.30 × 48,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.20x = 3,682,098,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,098,079.26/50,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,399.30

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