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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,364.65, 69,502.06 and 27,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,364.65, 69,502.06 and 27,703.15 is: 38,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,364.65 : 69,502.06 = 27,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,364.65/69,502.06 = 27,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,364.65x = 69,502.06 × 27,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,364.65x = 1,925,425,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,425,750.48/50,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,229.71

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