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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,923.56, 76,303.26 and 27,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,923.56, 76,303.26 and 27,561 is: 41,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,923.56 : 76,303.26 = 27,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,923.56/76,303.26 = 27,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,923.56x = 76,303.26 × 27,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,923.56x = 2,102,994,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,994,148.86/50,923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,297.08

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