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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,476.08, 69,525.72 and 38,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,476.08, 69,525.72 and 38,423.28 is: 52,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,476.08 : 69,525.72 = 38,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,476.08/69,525.72 = 38,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,476.08x = 69,525.72 × 38,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,476.08x = 2,671,406,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,406,206.76/50,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,924.20

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