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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,343.60, 75,601.80 and 27,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,343.60, 75,601.80 and 27,015.60 is: 40,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,343.60 : 75,601.80 = 27,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,343.60/75,601.80 = 27,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,343.60x = 75,601.80 × 27,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,343.60x = 2,042,427,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,427,988.08/50,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,569.76

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