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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,557.74, 75,902.22 and 38,879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,557.74, 75,902.22 and 38,879.16 is: 58,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,557.74 : 75,902.22 = 38,879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,557.74/75,902.22 = 38,879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,557.74x = 75,902.22 × 38,879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,557.74x = 2,951,014,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,014,555.74/50,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,369.19

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