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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,983.83, 76,377.33 and 24,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,983.83, 76,377.33 and 24,707.03 is: 37,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,983.83 : 76,377.33 = 24,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,983.83/76,377.33 = 24,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,983.83x = 76,377.33 × 24,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,983.83x = 1,887,056,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,056,601.74/50,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,012.85

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