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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.84, 75,881.54 and 24,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.84, 75,881.54 and 24,388.24 is: 36,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.84 : 75,881.54 = 24,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.84/75,881.54 = 24,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.84x = 75,881.54 × 24,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.84x = 1,850,617,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,617,209.09/50,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,527.38

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