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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,906.31, 76,216.98 and 38,387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,906.31, 76,216.98 and 38,387.15 is: 57,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,906.31 : 76,216.98 = 38,387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,906.31/76,216.98 = 38,387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,906.31x = 76,216.98 × 38,387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,906.31x = 2,925,752,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,752,643.81/50,906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,473.28

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