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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,799.53, 76,029.29 and 50,127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,799.53, 76,029.29 and 50,127.43 is: 75,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,799.53 : 76,029.29 = 50,127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,799.53/76,029.29 = 50,127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,799.53x = 76,029.29 × 50,127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,799.53x = 3,811,152,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,152,912.42/50,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,023.39

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