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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,999.70, 76,499.55 and 21,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,999.70, 76,499.55 and 21,407.70 is: 32,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,999.70 : 76,499.55 = 21,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,999.70/76,499.55 = 21,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,999.70x = 76,499.55 × 21,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,999.70x = 1,637,679,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,679,416.54/50,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,111.55

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