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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,271.02, 69,329.49 and 38,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,271.02, 69,329.49 and 38,305.70 is: 52,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,271.02 : 69,329.49 = 38,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,271.02/69,329.49 = 38,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,271.02x = 69,329.49 × 38,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,271.02x = 2,655,714,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,714,645.09/50,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,827.94

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