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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,805.46, 76,186.14 and 27,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,805.46, 76,186.14 and 27,107.72 is: 40,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,805.46 : 76,186.14 = 27,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,805.46/76,186.14 = 27,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,805.46x = 76,186.14 × 27,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,805.46x = 2,065,232,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,232,705.92/50,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,649.82

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