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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,043.78, 69,059.70 and 27,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,043.78, 69,059.70 and 27,382.32 is: 37,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,043.78 : 69,059.70 = 27,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,043.78/69,059.70 = 27,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,043.78x = 69,059.70 × 27,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,043.78x = 1,891,014,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,014,804.50/50,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,787.21

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