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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,159.15, 69,228.41 and 38,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,159.15, 69,228.41 and 38,099.55 is: 52,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,159.15 : 69,228.41 = 38,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,159.15/69,228.41 = 38,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,159.15x = 69,228.41 × 38,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,159.15x = 2,637,571,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,571,077.72/50,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,584.05

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