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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,160.63, 69,220.26 and 27,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,160.63, 69,220.26 and 27,498.45 is: 37,947.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,160.63 : 69,220.26 = 27,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,160.63/69,220.26 = 27,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,160.63x = 69,220.26 × 27,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,160.63x = 1,903,449,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,449,858.60/50,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,947.09

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