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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,372.78, 75,393.09 and 27,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,372.78, 75,393.09 and 27,848.83 is: 41,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,372.78 : 75,393.09 = 27,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,372.78/75,393.09 = 27,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,372.78x = 75,393.09 × 27,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,372.78x = 2,099,608,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,608,844.33/50,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,681.42

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