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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,162.69, 69,233.33 and 38,103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,162.69, 69,233.33 and 38,103.11 is: 52,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,162.69 : 69,233.33 = 38,103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,162.69/69,233.33 = 38,103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,162.69x = 69,233.33 × 38,103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,162.69x = 2,638,005,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,005,197.37/50,162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,588.99

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