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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,863.52, 76,285.20 and 41,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,863.52, 76,285.20 and 41,060 is: 61,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,863.52 : 76,285.20 = 41,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,863.52/76,285.20 = 41,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,863.52x = 76,285.20 × 41,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,863.52x = 3,132,270,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,270,312/50,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,581.86

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