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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,342.83, 69,473.58 and 27,681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,342.83, 69,473.58 and 27,681.97 is: 38,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,342.83 : 69,473.58 = 27,681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,342.83/69,473.58 = 27,681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,342.83x = 69,473.58 × 27,681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,342.83x = 1,923,165,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,165,565.84/50,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,201.38

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