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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,377.08, 69,520.56 and 28,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,377.08, 69,520.56 and 28,021.08 is: 38,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,377.08 : 69,520.56 = 28,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,377.08/69,520.56 = 28,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,377.08x = 69,520.56 × 28,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,377.08x = 1,948,041,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,041,173.40/50,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,669.20

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