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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,895.54, 76,265.44 and 27,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,895.54, 76,265.44 and 27,206.44 is: 40,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,895.54 : 76,265.44 = 27,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,895.54/76,265.44 = 27,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,895.54x = 76,265.44 × 27,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,895.54x = 2,074,911,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,911,117.43/50,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,768.03

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