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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,337.59, 75,564.72 and 27,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,337.59, 75,564.72 and 27,009.59 is: 40,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,337.59 : 75,564.72 = 27,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,337.59/75,564.72 = 27,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,337.59x = 75,564.72 × 27,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,337.59x = 2,040,971,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,971,970.62/50,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,545.68

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