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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,675.18, 75,908.97 and 28,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,675.18, 75,908.97 and 28,441.87 is: 42,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,675.18 : 75,908.97 = 28,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,675.18/75,908.97 = 28,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,675.18x = 75,908.97 × 28,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,675.18x = 2,158,992,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,992,866.80/50,675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,604.55

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