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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,630.67, 69,869.99 and 27,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,630.67, 69,869.99 and 27,971.12 is: 38,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,630.67 : 69,869.99 = 27,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,630.67/69,869.99 = 27,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,630.67x = 69,869.99 × 27,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,630.67x = 1,954,342,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,342,119.29/50,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,599.97

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