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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,270.52, 69,328.80 and 38,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,270.52, 69,328.80 and 38,305.20 is: 52,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,270.52 : 69,328.80 = 38,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,270.52/69,328.80 = 38,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,270.52x = 69,328.80 × 38,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,270.52x = 2,655,653,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,653,549.76/50,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,827.25

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