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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008, 69,011.08 and 27,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008, 69,011.08 and 27,652 is: 38,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008 : 69,011.08 = 27,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008/69,011.08 = 27,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008x = 69,011.08 × 27,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008x = 1,908,294,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,294,384.16/50,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,159.78

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