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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,714.70, 76,072.05 and 27,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,714.70, 76,072.05 and 27,095.10 is: 40,642.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,714.70 : 76,072.05 = 27,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,714.70/76,072.05 = 27,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,714.70x = 76,072.05 × 27,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,714.70x = 2,061,179,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,179,801.96/50,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,642.65

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