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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.59, 75,566.22 and 27,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.59, 75,566.22 and 27,010.59 is: 40,547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.59 : 75,566.22 = 27,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.59/75,566.22 = 27,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.59x = 75,566.22 × 27,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.59x = 2,041,088,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,088,186.27/50,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,547.19

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