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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.74, 76,183.11 and 24,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.74, 76,183.11 and 24,475.14 is: 36,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.74 : 76,183.11 = 24,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.74/76,183.11 = 24,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.74x = 76,183.11 × 24,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.74x = 1,864,592,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,592,282.89/50,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,727.90

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