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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,996.23, 76,524.31 and 21,411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,996.23, 76,524.31 and 21,411.79 is: 32,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,996.23 : 76,524.31 = 21,411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,996.23/76,524.31 = 21,411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,996.23x = 76,524.31 × 21,411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,996.23x = 1,638,522,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,522,455.61/50,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,130.27

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