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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,913.67, 76,426.37 and 40,450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,913.67, 76,426.37 and 40,450.94 is: 60,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,913.67 : 76,426.37 = 40,450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,913.67/76,426.37 = 40,450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,913.67x = 76,426.37 × 40,450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,913.67x = 3,091,518,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,518,799.48/50,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,720.80

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