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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,335.97, 75,562.28 and 27,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,335.97, 75,562.28 and 27,007.97 is: 40,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,335.97 : 75,562.28 = 27,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,335.97/75,562.28 = 27,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,335.97x = 75,562.28 × 27,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,335.97x = 2,040,783,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,783,278.52/50,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,543.24

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