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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307, 69,423.93 and 27,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307, 69,423.93 and 27,951 is: 38,572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307 : 69,423.93 = 27,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307/69,423.93 = 27,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307x = 69,423.93 × 27,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307x = 1,940,468,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,468,267.43/50,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,572.53

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