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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.07, 76,274.34 and 24,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.07, 76,274.34 and 24,187.60 is: 36,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.07 : 76,274.34 = 24,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.07/76,274.34 = 24,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.07x = 76,274.34 × 24,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.07x = 1,844,893,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,893,226.18/50,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.33

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