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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.52, 69,227.04 and 27,808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.52, 69,227.04 and 27,808.52 is: 38,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.52 : 69,227.04 = 27,808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.52/69,227.04 = 27,808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.52x = 69,227.04 × 27,808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.52x = 1,925,101,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,101,526.38/50,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,375.76

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