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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,512.30, 75,671.46 and 28,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,512.30, 75,671.46 and 28,258.24 is: 42,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,512.30 : 75,671.46 = 28,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,512.30/75,671.46 = 28,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,512.30x = 75,671.46 × 28,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,512.30x = 2,138,342,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,342,277.83/50,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,333.10

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