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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.54, 76,511.52 and 24,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.54, 76,511.52 and 24,363.48 is: 36,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.54 : 76,511.52 = 24,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.54/76,511.52 = 24,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.54x = 76,511.52 × 24,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.54x = 1,864,086,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,086,887.29/50,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,552.49

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