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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,439, 69,607.98 and 28,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,439, 69,607.98 and 28,083 is: 38,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,439 : 69,607.98 = 28,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,439/69,607.98 = 28,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,439x = 69,607.98 × 28,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,439x = 1,954,800,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,800,902.34/50,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,755.74

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