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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,999.14, 76,543.67 and 27,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,999.14, 76,543.67 and 27,326.08 is: 41,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,999.14 : 76,543.67 = 27,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,999.14/76,543.67 = 27,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,999.14x = 76,543.67 × 27,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,999.14x = 2,091,638,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,638,449.91/50,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,013.21

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