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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,427.48, 75,681.54 and 22,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,427.48, 75,681.54 and 22,727.64 is: 34,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,427.48 : 75,681.54 = 22,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,427.48/75,681.54 = 22,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,427.48x = 75,681.54 × 22,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,427.48x = 1,720,062,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,062,795.77/50,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,109.63

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