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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.56, 76,029.48 and 27,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.56, 76,029.48 and 27,307.28 is: 40,978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.56 : 76,029.48 = 27,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.56/76,029.48 = 27,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.56x = 76,029.48 × 27,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.56x = 2,076,158,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,158,298.61/50,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,978.51

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