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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,813.30, 76,241.82 and 24,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,813.30, 76,241.82 and 24,537.72 is: 36,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,813.30 : 76,241.82 = 24,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,813.30/76,241.82 = 24,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,813.30x = 76,241.82 × 24,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,813.30x = 1,870,800,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,800,431.45/50,813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,817.14

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