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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,122.67, 69,169.28 and 27,462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,122.67, 69,169.28 and 27,462.51 is: 37,898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,122.67 : 69,169.28 = 27,462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,122.67/69,169.28 = 27,462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,122.67x = 69,169.28 × 27,462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,122.67x = 1,899,561,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,561,906.38/50,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,898.26

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