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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,349.59, 69,492.49 and 38,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,349.59, 69,492.49 and 38,391.56 is: 52,988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,349.59 : 69,492.49 = 38,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,349.59/69,492.49 = 38,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,349.59x = 69,492.49 × 38,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,349.59x = 2,667,924,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,924,655.94/50,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,988.02

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