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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.75, 76,441.93 and 24,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.75, 76,441.93 and 24,666.27 is: 36,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.75 : 76,441.93 = 24,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.75/76,441.93 = 24,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.75x = 76,441.93 × 24,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.75x = 1,885,536,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,536,840.83/50,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.95

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