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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.20, 70,155.12 and 38,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.20, 70,155.12 and 38,170.08 is: 52,747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.20 : 70,155.12 = 38,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.20/70,155.12 = 38,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.20x = 70,155.12 × 38,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.20x = 2,677,826,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,826,542.81/50,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,747.18

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