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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,911.61, 70,254.81 and 30,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,911.61, 70,254.81 and 30,756.60 is: 42,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,911.61 : 70,254.81 = 30,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,911.61/70,254.81 = 30,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,911.61x = 70,254.81 × 30,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,911.61x = 2,160,799,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,799,089.25/50,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,442.17

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