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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664, 69,916.32 and 28,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664, 69,916.32 and 28,308 is: 39,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664 : 69,916.32 = 28,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664/69,916.32 = 28,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664x = 69,916.32 × 28,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664x = 1,979,191,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,191,186.56/50,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,065.04

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