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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,184.62, 75,276.83 and 27,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,184.62, 75,276.83 and 27,694.20 is: 41,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,184.62 : 75,276.83 = 27,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,184.62/75,276.83 = 27,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,184.62x = 75,276.83 × 27,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,184.62x = 2,084,731,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,731,446.92/50,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,541.25

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