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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.78, 76,385.88 and 24,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.78, 76,385.88 and 24,647.25 is: 36,917.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.78 : 76,385.88 = 24,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.78/76,385.88 = 24,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.78x = 76,385.88 × 24,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.78x = 1,882,701,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,701,880.83/50,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,917.33

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