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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,336.09, 75,562.46 and 27,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,336.09, 75,562.46 and 27,008.09 is: 40,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,336.09 : 75,562.46 = 27,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,336.09/75,562.46 = 27,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,336.09x = 75,562.46 × 27,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,336.09x = 2,040,797,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,797,787.82/50,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,543.43

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