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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.44, 75,996.45 and 24,003.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.44, 75,996.45 and 24,003.18 is: 36,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.44 : 75,996.45 = 24,003.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.44/75,996.45 = 24,003.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.44x = 75,996.45 × 24,003.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.44x = 1,824,156,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,156,468.71/50,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.38

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