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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,666.64, 75,993.48 and 21,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,666.64, 75,993.48 and 21,078.96 is: 31,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,666.64 : 75,993.48 = 21,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,666.64/75,993.48 = 21,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,666.64x = 75,993.48 × 21,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,666.64x = 1,601,863,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,863,525.18/50,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,615.74

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