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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,294.93, 69,406.88 and 27,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,294.93, 69,406.88 and 27,635.45 is: 38,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,294.93 : 69,406.88 = 27,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,294.93/69,406.88 = 27,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,294.93x = 69,406.88 × 27,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,294.93x = 1,918,089,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,089,876.68/50,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,136.85

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