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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.46, 76,236.99 and 24,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.46, 76,236.99 and 24,157.62 is: 36,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.46 : 76,236.99 = 24,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.46/76,236.99 = 24,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.46x = 76,236.99 × 24,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.46x = 1,841,704,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,704,234.36/50,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.35

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