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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,957.54, 76,358.38 and 21,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,957.54, 76,358.38 and 21,359.24 is: 32,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,957.54 : 76,358.38 = 21,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,957.54/76,358.38 = 21,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,957.54x = 76,358.38 × 21,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,957.54x = 1,630,956,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,956,964.43/50,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,006.20

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