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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,002.67, 69,003.75 and 27,341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,002.67, 69,003.75 and 27,341.75 is: 37,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,002.67 : 69,003.75 = 27,341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,002.67/69,003.75 = 27,341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,002.67x = 69,003.75 × 27,341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,002.67x = 1,886,683,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,683,402.81/50,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,731.66

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