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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,477.08, 69,527.10 and 38,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,477.08, 69,527.10 and 38,424.28 is: 52,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,477.08 : 69,527.10 = 38,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,477.08/69,527.10 = 38,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,477.08x = 69,527.10 × 38,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,477.08x = 2,671,528,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,528,757.99/50,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,925.58

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