Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,507.84, 69,703.20 and 28,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,507.84, 69,703.20 and 28,152 is: 38,851.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,507.84 : 69,703.20 = 28,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,507.84/69,703.20 = 28,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,507.84x = 69,703.20 × 28,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,507.84x = 1,962,284,486.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,962,284,486.40/50,507.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,851.09
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