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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,905.56, 76,345.98 and 21,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,905.56, 76,345.98 and 21,345.52 is: 32,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,905.56 : 76,345.98 = 21,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,905.56/76,345.98 = 21,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,905.56x = 76,345.98 × 21,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,905.56x = 1,629,644,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,644,643.01/50,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,013.10

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