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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,668.14, 75,995.73 and 21,080.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,668.14, 75,995.73 and 21,080.46 is: 31,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,668.14 : 75,995.73 = 21,080.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,668.14/75,995.73 = 21,080.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,668.14x = 75,995.73 × 21,080.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,668.14x = 1,602,024,946.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,024,946.44/50,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,617.99

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