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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,324.09, 69,457.30 and 38,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,324.09, 69,457.30 and 38,366.06 is: 52,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,324.09 : 69,457.30 = 38,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,324.09/69,457.30 = 38,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,324.09x = 69,457.30 × 38,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,324.09x = 2,664,802,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,802,496.04/50,324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,952.83

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