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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,995.62, 76,438.76 and 24,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,995.62, 76,438.76 and 24,642.28 is: 36,937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,995.62 : 76,438.76 = 24,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,995.62/76,438.76 = 24,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,995.62x = 76,438.76 × 24,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,995.62x = 1,883,625,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,625,326.77/50,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,937.00

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