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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,656.91, 76,007.23 and 27,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,656.91, 76,007.23 and 27,278.69 is: 40,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,656.91 : 76,007.23 = 27,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,656.91/76,007.23 = 27,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,656.91x = 76,007.23 × 27,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,656.91x = 2,073,377,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,377,216.70/50,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,929.80

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