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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,766.78, 70,015.68 and 38,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,766.78, 70,015.68 and 38,049.84 is: 52,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,766.78 : 70,015.68 = 38,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,766.78/70,015.68 = 38,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,766.78x = 70,015.68 × 38,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,766.78x = 2,664,085,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,085,421.49/50,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,476.94

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