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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,920.84, 76,389.72 and 21,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,920.84, 76,389.72 and 21,340.90 is: 32,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,920.84 : 76,389.72 = 21,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,920.84/76,389.72 = 21,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,920.84x = 76,389.72 × 21,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,920.84x = 1,630,225,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,225,375.55/50,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,014.90

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