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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,954.37, 76,414.63 and 24,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,954.37, 76,414.63 and 24,285.44 is: 36,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,954.37 : 76,414.63 = 24,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,954.37/76,414.63 = 24,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,954.37x = 76,414.63 × 24,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,954.37x = 1,855,762,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,762,938.73/50,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.10

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