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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,862.13, 76,280.43 and 24,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,862.13, 76,280.43 and 24,191.66 is: 36,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,862.13 : 76,280.43 = 24,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,862.13/76,280.43 = 24,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,862.13x = 76,280.43 × 24,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,862.13x = 1,845,350,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,350,508.63/50,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,281.43

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