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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,987.70, 76,481.55 and 50,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,987.70, 76,481.55 and 50,987.70 is: 76,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,987.70 : 76,481.55 = 50,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,987.70/76,481.55 = 50,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,987.70x = 76,481.55 × 50,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,987.70x = 3,899,618,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,618,326.94/50,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,481.55

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