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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,383.58, 75,573.69 and 27,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,383.58, 75,573.69 and 27,055.58 is: 40,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,383.58 : 75,573.69 = 27,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,383.58/75,573.69 = 27,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,383.58x = 75,573.69 × 27,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,383.58x = 2,044,690,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,690,015.69/50,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,582.47

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