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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,714.92, 76,099.74 and 24,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,714.92, 76,099.74 and 24,054.76 is: 36,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,714.92 : 76,099.74 = 24,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,714.92/76,099.74 = 24,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,714.92x = 76,099.74 × 24,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,714.92x = 1,830,560,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,560,981.76/50,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,095.12

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