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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,010.23, 69,015.98 and 27,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,010.23, 69,015.98 and 27,347.88 is: 37,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,010.23 : 69,015.98 = 27,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,010.23/69,015.98 = 27,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,010.23x = 69,015.98 × 27,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,010.23x = 1,887,440,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,440,739.12/50,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,741.09

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