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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307.68, 69,424.44 and 27,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307.68, 69,424.44 and 27,951.68 is: 38,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307.68 : 69,424.44 = 27,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307.68/69,424.44 = 27,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307.68x = 69,424.44 × 27,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307.68x = 1,940,529,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,529,731.06/50,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,573.23

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