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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.97, 75,566.78 and 27,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.97, 75,566.78 and 27,010.97 is: 40,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.97 : 75,566.78 = 27,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.97/75,566.78 = 27,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.97x = 75,566.78 × 27,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.97x = 2,041,131,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,131,514.69/50,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,547.74

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