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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.08, 69,006.06 and 27,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.08, 69,006.06 and 27,649.08 is: 38,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.08 : 69,006.06 = 27,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.08/69,006.06 = 27,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.08x = 69,006.06 × 27,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.08x = 1,907,954,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,954,073.42/50,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,155.20

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