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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,968.44, 70,254 and 38,025.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,968.44, 70,254 and 38,025.72 is: 52,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,968.44 : 70,254 = 38,025.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,968.44/70,254 = 38,025.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,968.44x = 70,254 × 38,025.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,968.44x = 2,671,458,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,458,932.88/50,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,413.98

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