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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,792.67, 76,138.79 and 24,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,792.67, 76,138.79 and 24,091.83 is: 36,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,792.67 : 76,138.79 = 24,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,792.67/76,138.79 = 24,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,792.67x = 76,138.79 × 24,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,792.67x = 1,834,322,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,322,664.63/50,792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,113.92

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