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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,819.93, 76,255.92 and 24,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,819.93, 76,255.92 and 24,196.04 is: 36,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,819.93 : 76,255.92 = 24,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,819.93/76,255.92 = 24,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,819.93x = 76,255.92 × 24,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,819.93x = 1,845,091,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,091,290.56/50,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,306.45

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