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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,284.33, 75,458.31 and 28,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,284.33, 75,458.31 and 28,112.25 is: 42,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,284.33 : 75,458.31 = 28,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,284.33/75,458.31 = 28,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,284.33x = 75,458.31 × 28,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,284.33x = 2,121,302,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,302,875.30/50,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,186.16

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