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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,382.08, 75,571.44 and 27,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,382.08, 75,571.44 and 27,054.08 is: 40,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,382.08 : 75,571.44 = 27,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,382.08/75,571.44 = 27,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,382.08x = 75,571.44 × 27,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,382.08x = 2,044,515,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,515,783.48/50,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,580.22

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