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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,331.09, 75,554.96 and 27,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,331.09, 75,554.96 and 27,003.09 is: 40,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,331.09 : 75,554.96 = 27,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,331.09/75,554.96 = 27,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,331.09x = 75,554.96 × 27,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,331.09x = 2,040,217,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,217,249.81/50,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,535.92

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