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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,305.76, 75,474.98 and 24,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,305.76, 75,474.98 and 24,007.08 is: 36,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,305.76 : 75,474.98 = 24,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,305.76/75,474.98 = 24,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,305.76x = 75,474.98 × 24,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,305.76x = 1,811,933,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,933,882.86/50,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,018.42

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