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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,157.65, 69,226.34 and 38,098.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,157.65, 69,226.34 and 38,098.05 is: 52,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,157.65 : 69,226.34 = 38,098.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,157.65/69,226.34 = 38,098.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,157.65x = 69,226.34 × 38,098.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,157.65x = 2,637,388,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,388,787.22/50,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,581.98

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