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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,511.06, 75,764.43 and 27,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,511.06, 75,764.43 and 27,183.06 is: 40,773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,511.06 : 75,764.43 = 27,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,511.06/75,764.43 = 27,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,511.06x = 75,764.43 × 27,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,511.06x = 2,059,509,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,509,046.56/50,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,773.43

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