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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,332.34, 75,556.83 and 27,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,332.34, 75,556.83 and 27,004.34 is: 40,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,332.34 : 75,556.83 = 27,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,332.34/75,556.83 = 27,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,332.34x = 75,556.83 × 27,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,332.34x = 2,040,362,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,362,326.64/50,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,537.80

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