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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,672.31, 76,041.11 and 27,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,672.31, 76,041.11 and 27,315.03 is: 40,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,672.31 : 76,041.11 = 27,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,672.31/76,041.11 = 27,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,672.31x = 76,041.11 × 27,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,672.31x = 2,077,065,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,065,064.31/50,672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,990.14

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