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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,734.56, 76,133.43 and 24,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,734.56, 76,133.43 and 24,441.96 is: 36,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,734.56 : 76,133.43 = 24,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,734.56/76,133.43 = 24,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,734.56x = 76,133.43 × 24,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,734.56x = 1,860,850,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,850,250.72/50,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,678.16

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