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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,363.76, 69,503.70 and 27,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,363.76, 69,503.70 and 27,704.44 is: 38,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,363.76 : 69,503.70 = 27,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,363.76/69,503.70 = 27,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,363.76x = 69,503.70 × 27,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,363.76x = 1,925,561,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,561,086.43/50,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,233.07

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