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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,916.56, 76,292.76 and 27,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,916.56, 76,292.76 and 27,554 is: 41,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,916.56 : 76,292.76 = 27,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,916.56/76,292.76 = 27,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,916.56x = 76,292.76 × 27,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,916.56x = 2,102,170,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,170,709.04/50,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,286.58

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