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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,930.07, 76,396.66 and 24,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,930.07, 76,396.66 and 24,278.97 is: 36,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,930.07 : 76,396.66 = 24,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,930.07/76,396.66 = 24,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,930.07x = 76,396.66 × 24,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,930.07x = 1,854,832,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,832,442.03/50,930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.20

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