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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,960.44, 70,326.33 and 27,990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,960.44, 70,326.33 and 27,990.11 is: 38,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,960.44 : 70,326.33 = 27,990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,960.44/70,326.33 = 27,990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,960.44x = 70,326.33 × 27,990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,960.44x = 1,968,441,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,441,624.03/50,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,626.86

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