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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,908.67, 76,261.10 and 24,280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,908.67, 76,261.10 and 24,280.58 is: 36,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,908.67 : 76,261.10 = 24,280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,908.67/76,261.10 = 24,280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,908.67x = 76,261.10 × 24,280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,908.67x = 1,851,663,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,663,379.72/50,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,372.26

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