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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,062.78, 69,013.02 and 38,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,062.78, 69,013.02 and 38,105.29 is: 52,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,062.78 : 69,013.02 = 38,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,062.78/69,013.02 = 38,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,062.78x = 69,013.02 × 38,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,062.78x = 2,629,761,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,761,140.88/50,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,529.27

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