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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,610.88, 75,942.24 and 27,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,610.88, 75,942.24 and 27,259.84 is: 40,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,610.88 : 75,942.24 = 27,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,610.88/75,942.24 = 27,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,610.88x = 75,942.24 × 27,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,610.88x = 2,070,173,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,173,311.64/50,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,903.72

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