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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,008.40, 85,095.10 and 50,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,008.40, 85,095.10 and 50,275 is: 75,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,008.40 : 85,095.10 = 50,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,008.40/85,095.10 = 50,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,008.40x = 85,095.10 × 50,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,008.40x = 4,278,156,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,156,152.50/57,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,044.31

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