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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,957.91, 76,407.69 and 21,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,957.91, 76,407.69 and 21,350.79 is: 32,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,957.91 : 76,407.69 = 21,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,957.91/76,407.69 = 21,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,957.91x = 76,407.69 × 21,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,957.91x = 1,631,364,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,364,543.58/50,957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,013.96

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