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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,711.82, 76,097.97 and 28,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,711.82, 76,097.97 and 28,241.34 is: 42,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,711.82 : 76,097.97 = 28,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,711.82/76,097.97 = 28,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,711.82x = 76,097.97 × 28,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,711.82x = 2,149,108,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,108,644.08/50,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,378.85

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