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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,336.97, 75,563.78 and 27,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,336.97, 75,563.78 and 27,008.97 is: 40,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,336.97 : 75,563.78 = 27,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,336.97/75,563.78 = 27,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,336.97x = 75,563.78 × 27,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,336.97x = 2,040,899,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,899,867.11/50,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,544.75

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