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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,214.72, 69,297.12 and 28,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,214.72, 69,297.12 and 28,995.84 is: 40,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,214.72 : 69,297.12 = 28,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,214.72/69,297.12 = 28,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,214.72x = 69,297.12 × 28,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,214.72x = 2,009,328,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,328,203.98/50,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,014.72

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