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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,309.68, 69,427.20 and 27,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,309.68, 69,427.20 and 27,953.68 is: 38,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,309.68 : 69,427.20 = 27,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,309.68/69,427.20 = 27,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,309.68x = 69,427.20 × 27,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,309.68x = 1,940,745,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,745,732.10/50,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,575.99

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