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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,759.04, 70,004.58 and 38,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,759.04, 70,004.58 and 38,042.04 is: 52,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,759.04 : 70,004.58 = 38,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,759.04/70,004.58 = 38,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,759.04x = 70,004.58 × 38,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,759.04x = 2,663,117,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,117,032.54/50,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,465.87

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