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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,615.91, 75,916.77 and 27,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,615.91, 75,916.77 and 27,826.91 is: 41,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,615.91 : 75,916.77 = 27,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,615.91/75,916.77 = 27,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,615.91x = 75,916.77 × 27,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,615.91x = 2,112,528,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,528,746.70/50,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,736.46

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