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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,380.40, 75,628.80 and 27,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,380.40, 75,628.80 and 27,052.40 is: 40,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,380.40 : 75,628.80 = 27,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,380.40/75,628.80 = 27,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,380.40x = 75,628.80 × 27,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,380.40x = 2,045,940,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,940,549.12/50,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,609.85

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