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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,537.39, 75,806.08 and 28,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,537.39, 75,806.08 and 28,366.34 is: 42,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,537.39 : 75,806.08 = 28,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,537.39/75,806.08 = 28,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,537.39x = 75,806.08 × 28,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,537.39x = 2,150,340,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,340,589.40/50,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,549.50

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