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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,039.84, 69,060.90 and 28,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,039.84, 69,060.90 and 28,236.68 is: 38,969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,039.84 : 69,060.90 = 28,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,039.84/69,060.90 = 28,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,039.84x = 69,060.90 × 28,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,039.84x = 1,950,050,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,050,533.81/50,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,969.96

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