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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,326.09, 69,460.06 and 38,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,326.09, 69,460.06 and 38,368.06 is: 52,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,326.09 : 69,460.06 = 38,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,326.09/69,460.06 = 38,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,326.09x = 69,460.06 × 38,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,326.09x = 2,665,047,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,047,749.68/50,326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,955.59

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