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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,169.44, 69,242.65 and 38,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,169.44, 69,242.65 and 38,109.89 is: 52,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169.44 : 69,242.65 = 38,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169.44/69,242.65 = 38,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169.44x = 69,242.65 × 38,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169.44x = 2,638,829,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,829,852.64/50,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,598.35

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