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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,373.12, 69,514.96 and 28,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,373.12, 69,514.96 and 28,017.12 is: 38,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,373.12 : 69,514.96 = 28,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,373.12/69,514.96 = 28,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,373.12x = 69,514.96 × 28,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,373.12x = 1,947,608,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,608,976.12/50,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,663.66

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