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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,369.85, 75,554.91 and 24,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,369.85, 75,554.91 and 24,068.61 is: 36,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,369.85 : 75,554.91 = 24,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,369.85/75,554.91 = 24,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,369.85x = 75,554.91 × 24,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,369.85x = 1,818,501,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,501,662.38/50,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,102.98

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