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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,427.54, 75,672.90 and 28,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,427.54, 75,672.90 and 28,254.96 is: 42,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,427.54 : 75,672.90 = 28,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,427.54/75,672.90 = 28,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,427.54x = 75,672.90 × 28,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,427.54x = 2,138,134,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,134,762.58/50,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,400.14

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