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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,001.80, 75,002.70 and 38,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,001.80, 75,002.70 and 38,337.80 is: 57,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,001.80 : 75,002.70 = 38,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,001.80/75,002.70 = 38,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,001.80x = 75,002.70 × 38,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,001.80x = 2,875,438,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,438,512.06/50,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,506.70

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