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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,511.30, 75,669.96 and 28,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,511.30, 75,669.96 and 28,257.24 is: 42,331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,511.30 : 75,669.96 = 28,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,511.30/75,669.96 = 28,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,511.30x = 75,669.96 × 28,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,511.30x = 2,138,224,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,224,220.51/50,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,331.60

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