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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,670.32, 75,939.24 and 27,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,670.32, 75,939.24 and 27,246.32 is: 40,833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,670.32 : 75,939.24 = 27,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,670.32/75,939.24 = 27,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,670.32x = 75,939.24 × 27,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,670.32x = 2,069,064,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,064,833.60/50,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,833.86

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