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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,799.83, 70,108.81 and 38,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,799.83, 70,108.81 and 38,030.51 is: 52,485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,799.83 : 70,108.81 = 38,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,799.83/70,108.81 = 38,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,799.83x = 70,108.81 × 38,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,799.83x = 2,666,273,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,273,879.99/50,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,485.89

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