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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,094, 69,134.76 and 27,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,094, 69,134.76 and 27,738 is: 38,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,094 : 69,134.76 = 27,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,094/69,134.76 = 27,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,094x = 69,134.76 × 27,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,094x = 1,917,659,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,659,972.88/50,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,281.23

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