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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,973.68, 70,377.96 and 39,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,973.68, 70,377.96 and 39,015.68 is: 53,867.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,973.68 : 70,377.96 = 39,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,973.68/70,377.96 = 39,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,973.68x = 70,377.96 × 39,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,973.68x = 2,745,843,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,843,966.41/50,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,867.88

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