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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,212.28, 69,292.98 and 27,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,212.28, 69,292.98 and 27,856.28 is: 38,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,212.28 : 69,292.98 = 27,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,212.28/69,292.98 = 27,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,212.28x = 69,292.98 × 27,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,212.28x = 1,930,244,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,244,652.91/50,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,441.69

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