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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,333.34, 75,558.33 and 27,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,333.34, 75,558.33 and 27,005.34 is: 40,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,333.34 : 75,558.33 = 27,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,333.34/75,558.33 = 27,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,333.34x = 75,558.33 × 27,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,333.34x = 2,040,478,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,478,391.48/50,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,539.30

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