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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,427.70, 72,709.20 and 50,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,427.70, 72,709.20 and 50,427.70 is: 72,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,427.70 : 72,709.20 = 50,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,427.70/72,709.20 = 50,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,427.70x = 72,709.20 × 50,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,427.70x = 3,666,557,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,557,724.84/50,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,709.20

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