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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,235.09, 69,250.41 and 38,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,235.09, 69,250.41 and 38,277.69 is: 52,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,235.09 : 69,250.41 = 38,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,235.09/69,250.41 = 38,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,235.09x = 69,250.41 × 38,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,235.09x = 2,650,745,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,745,726.35/50,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,766.82

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