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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,041.63, 69,056.86 and 27,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,041.63, 69,056.86 and 27,380.36 is: 37,784.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,041.63 : 69,056.86 = 27,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,041.63/69,056.86 = 27,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,041.63x = 69,056.86 × 27,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,041.63x = 1,890,801,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,801,550.37/50,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,784.57

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