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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,660.83, 75,877.03 and 24,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,660.83, 75,877.03 and 24,385.24 is: 36,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,660.83 : 75,877.03 = 24,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,660.83/75,877.03 = 24,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,660.83x = 75,877.03 × 24,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,660.83x = 1,850,279,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,279,587.04/50,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.88

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