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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.56, 76,013.24 and 24,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.56, 76,013.24 and 24,365.88 is: 36,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.56 : 76,013.24 = 24,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.56/76,013.24 = 24,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.56x = 76,013.24 × 24,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.56x = 1,852,129,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,129,362.42/50,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,556.71

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