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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,637.24, 69,886.26 and 38,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,637.24, 69,886.26 and 38,040.12 is: 52,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,637.24 : 69,886.26 = 38,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,637.24/69,886.26 = 38,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,637.24x = 69,886.26 × 38,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,637.24x = 2,658,481,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,481,716.75/50,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,500.53

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