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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,716.38, 69,904.74 and 38,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,716.38, 69,904.74 and 38,119.26 is: 52,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,716.38 : 69,904.74 = 38,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,716.38/69,904.74 = 38,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,716.38x = 69,904.74 × 38,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,716.38x = 2,664,716,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,716,959.29/50,716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,541.54

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