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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,669.03, 69,976.99 and 38,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,669.03, 69,976.99 and 38,545.56 is: 53,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,669.03 : 69,976.99 = 38,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,669.03/69,976.99 = 38,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,669.03x = 69,976.99 × 38,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,669.03x = 2,697,302,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,302,170.30/50,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,233.74

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