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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.50, 76,441.55 and 24,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.50, 76,441.55 and 24,666.02 is: 36,972.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.50 : 76,441.55 = 24,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.50/76,441.55 = 24,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.50x = 76,441.55 × 24,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.50x = 1,885,508,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,508,480.59/50,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.57

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