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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,499.57, 75,771.24 and 27,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,499.57, 75,771.24 and 27,098.67 is: 40,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,499.57 : 75,771.24 = 27,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,499.57/75,771.24 = 27,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,499.57x = 75,771.24 × 27,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,499.57x = 2,053,299,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,299,828.25/50,499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,659.75

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