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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,326.76, 75,507.96 and 28,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,326.76, 75,507.96 and 28,159.22 is: 42,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,326.76 : 75,507.96 = 28,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,326.76/75,507.96 = 28,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,326.76x = 75,507.96 × 28,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,326.76x = 2,126,245,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,245,257.39/50,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.80

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