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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,658.41, 76,008.27 and 21,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,658.41, 76,008.27 and 21,070.73 is: 31,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,658.41 : 76,008.27 = 21,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,658.41/76,008.27 = 21,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,658.41x = 76,008.27 × 21,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,658.41x = 1,601,549,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,549,354.90/50,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.68

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