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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,662.44, 75,994.95 and 24,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,662.44, 75,994.95 and 24,002.18 is: 36,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,662.44 : 75,994.95 = 24,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,662.44/75,994.95 = 24,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,662.44x = 75,994.95 × 24,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,662.44x = 1,824,044,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,044,468.99/50,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,003.88

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