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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.44, 75,997.95 and 24,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.44, 75,997.95 and 24,004.18 is: 36,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.44 : 75,997.95 = 24,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.44/75,997.95 = 24,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.44x = 75,997.95 × 24,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.44x = 1,824,268,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,268,471.43/50,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,006.88

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