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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,320.59, 69,444.09 and 27,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,320.59, 69,444.09 and 27,660.39 is: 38,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,320.59 : 69,444.09 = 27,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,320.59/69,444.09 = 27,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,320.59x = 69,444.09 × 27,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,320.59x = 1,920,850,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,850,612.60/50,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,172.26

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