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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,241.84, 69,259.73 and 38,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,241.84, 69,259.73 and 38,284.44 is: 52,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,241.84 : 69,259.73 = 38,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,241.84/69,259.73 = 38,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,241.84x = 69,259.73 × 38,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,241.84x = 2,651,569,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,569,786.18/50,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,776.13

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