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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,744.07, 76,161.33 and 24,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,744.07, 76,161.33 and 24,122.88 is: 36,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,744.07 : 76,161.33 = 24,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,744.07/76,161.33 = 24,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,744.07x = 76,161.33 × 24,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,744.07x = 1,837,230,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,230,624.23/50,744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,205.82

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