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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,368.74, 69,507.44 and 27,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,368.74, 69,507.44 and 27,707.72 is: 38,235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,368.74 : 69,507.44 = 27,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,368.74/69,507.44 = 27,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,368.74x = 69,507.44 × 27,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,368.74x = 1,925,892,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,892,685.44/50,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,235.87

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