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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,720.84, 69,996.83 and 28,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,720.84, 69,996.83 and 28,059.44 is: 38,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,720.84 : 69,996.83 = 28,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,720.84/69,996.83 = 28,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,720.84x = 69,996.83 × 28,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,720.84x = 1,964,071,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,071,886.27/50,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,723.18

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