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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,760.04, 70,005.96 and 38,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,760.04, 70,005.96 and 38,043.04 is: 52,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,760.04 : 70,005.96 = 38,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,760.04/70,005.96 = 38,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,760.04x = 70,005.96 × 38,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,760.04x = 2,663,239,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,239,536.52/50,760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,467.25

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