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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,920.80, 76,381.20 and 40,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,920.80, 76,381.20 and 40,423.20 is: 60,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,920.80 : 76,381.20 = 40,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,920.80/76,381.20 = 40,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,920.80x = 76,381.20 × 40,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,920.80x = 3,087,572,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,572,523.84/50,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,634.80

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