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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.25, 76,441.18 and 24,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.25, 76,441.18 and 24,665.77 is: 36,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.25 : 76,441.18 = 24,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.25/76,441.18 = 24,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.25x = 76,441.18 × 24,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.25x = 1,885,480,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,480,120.54/50,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.20

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