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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,271.52, 69,330.18 and 38,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,271.52, 69,330.18 and 38,306.20 is: 52,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,271.52 : 69,330.18 = 38,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,271.52/69,330.18 = 38,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,271.52x = 69,330.18 × 38,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,271.52x = 2,655,775,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,775,741.12/50,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,828.63

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