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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.23, 75,565.65 and 27,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.23, 75,565.65 and 27,010.23 is: 40,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.23 : 75,565.65 = 27,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.23/75,565.65 = 27,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.23x = 75,565.65 × 27,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.23x = 2,041,045,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,045,586.60/50,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,546.63

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