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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,872.62, 76,311.36 and 24,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,872.62, 76,311.36 and 24,599.46 is: 36,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,872.62 : 76,311.36 = 24,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,872.62/76,311.36 = 24,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,872.62x = 76,311.36 × 24,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,872.62x = 1,877,218,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,218,247.87/50,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.37

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