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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,094.59, 68,991.14 and 38,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,094.59, 68,991.14 and 38,722.19 is: 53,328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,094.59 : 68,991.14 = 38,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,094.59/68,991.14 = 38,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,094.59x = 68,991.14 × 38,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,094.59x = 2,671,487,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,487,783.25/50,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,328.87

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