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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,759.52, 76,115.70 and 27,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,759.52, 76,115.70 and 27,061.08 is: 40,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,759.52 : 76,115.70 = 27,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,759.52/76,115.70 = 27,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,759.52x = 76,115.70 × 27,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,759.52x = 2,059,773,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,773,046.96/50,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,579.05

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