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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,253.48, 75,259.80 and 28,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,253.48, 75,259.80 and 28,011.60 is: 41,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,253.48 : 75,259.80 = 28,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,253.48/75,259.80 = 28,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,253.48x = 75,259.80 × 28,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,253.48x = 2,108,147,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,147,413.68/50,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,950.28

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