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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,741.28, 70,089.90 and 38,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,741.28, 70,089.90 and 38,950.32 is: 53,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,741.28 : 70,089.90 = 38,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,741.28/70,089.90 = 38,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,741.28x = 70,089.90 × 38,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,741.28x = 2,730,024,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,024,033.77/50,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,802.82

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