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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,117.63, 69,162.36 and 27,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,117.63, 69,162.36 and 27,457.44 is: 37,891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,117.63 : 69,162.36 = 27,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,117.63/69,162.36 = 27,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,117.63x = 69,162.36 × 27,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,117.63x = 1,899,021,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,021,349.96/50,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,891.28

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