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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.44, 76,464.56 and 14,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.44, 76,464.56 and 14,041.12 is: 21,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.44 : 76,464.56 = 14,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.44/76,464.56 = 14,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.44x = 76,464.56 × 14,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.44x = 1,073,648,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,648,062.71/50,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.24

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