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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,901.59, 70,244.57 and 27,931.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,901.59, 70,244.57 and 27,931.25 is: 38,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,901.59 : 70,244.57 = 27,931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,901.59/70,244.57 = 27,931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,901.59x = 70,244.57 × 27,931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,901.59x = 1,962,018,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,018,891.25/50,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,545.33

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