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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,592.57, 69,822.48 and 37,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,592.57, 69,822.48 and 37,823.64 is: 52,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,592.57 : 69,822.48 = 37,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,592.57/69,822.48 = 37,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,592.57x = 69,822.48 × 37,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,592.57x = 2,640,940,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,940,347.43/50,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,200.16

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