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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.59, 69,248.34 and 38,276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.59, 69,248.34 and 38,276.19 is: 52,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.59 : 69,248.34 = 38,276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.59/69,248.34 = 38,276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.59x = 69,248.34 × 38,276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.59x = 2,650,562,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,562,619.02/50,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,764.75

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