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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,629.59, 75,882.83 and 38,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,629.59, 75,882.83 and 38,109.29 is: 57,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,629.59 : 75,882.83 = 38,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,629.59/75,882.83 = 38,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,629.59x = 75,882.83 × 38,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,629.59x = 2,891,840,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,840,204.53/50,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,117.59

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