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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,493.18, 69,654.97 and 38,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,493.18, 69,654.97 and 38,535.76 is: 53,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,493.18 : 69,654.97 = 38,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,493.18/69,654.97 = 38,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,493.18x = 69,654.97 × 38,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,493.18x = 2,684,207,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,207,206.73/50,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,159.80

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