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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,208.74, 69,285.76 and 27,547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,208.74, 69,285.76 and 27,547.24 is: 38,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,208.74 : 69,285.76 = 27,547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,208.74/69,285.76 = 27,547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,208.74x = 69,285.76 × 27,547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,208.74x = 1,908,631,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,631,459.30/50,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.93

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