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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,700.62, 69,882.99 and 38,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,700.62, 69,882.99 and 38,103.50 is: 52,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,700.62 : 69,882.99 = 38,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,700.62/69,882.99 = 38,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,700.62x = 69,882.99 × 38,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,700.62x = 2,662,786,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,786,160.05/50,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,519.80

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