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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,294.83, 69,406.92 and 27,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,294.83, 69,406.92 and 27,635.29 is: 38,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,294.83 : 69,406.92 = 27,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,294.83/69,406.92 = 27,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,294.83x = 69,406.92 × 27,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,294.83x = 1,918,080,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,080,362.21/50,294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,136.73

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