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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,380.97, 75,629.77 and 27,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,380.97, 75,629.77 and 27,052.97 is: 40,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,380.97 : 75,629.77 = 27,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,380.97/75,629.77 = 27,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,380.97x = 75,629.77 × 27,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,380.97x = 2,046,009,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,009,453.14/50,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,610.76

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