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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.56, 76,027.98 and 27,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.56, 76,027.98 and 27,306.28 is: 40,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.56 : 76,027.98 = 27,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.56/76,027.98 = 27,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.56x = 76,027.98 × 27,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.56x = 2,076,041,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,041,309.71/50,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,977.01

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