Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,525, 69,724.50 and 28,169
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,525, 69,724.50 and 28,169 is: 38,873.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,525 : 69,724.50 = 28,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,525/69,724.50 = 28,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,525x = 69,724.50 × 28,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,525x = 1,964,069,440.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,069,440.50/50,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,873.22
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