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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,989.74, 76,373.70 and 24,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,989.74, 76,373.70 and 24,639 is: 36,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,989.74 : 76,373.70 = 24,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,989.74/76,373.70 = 24,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,989.74x = 76,373.70 × 24,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,989.74x = 1,881,771,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,771,594.30/50,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,904.91

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