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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,683.61, 75,999.48 and 27,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,683.61, 75,999.48 and 27,004.47 is: 40,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,683.61 : 75,999.48 = 27,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,683.61/75,999.48 = 27,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,683.61x = 75,999.48 × 27,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,683.61x = 2,052,325,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,325,677.68/50,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,492.89

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