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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,325.76, 69,445.32 and 27,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,325.76, 69,445.32 and 27,663.52 is: 38,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,325.76 : 69,445.32 = 27,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,325.76/69,445.32 = 27,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,325.76x = 69,445.32 × 27,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,325.76x = 1,921,101,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,101,998.73/50,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,173.33

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