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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,754.61, 70,039.57 and 28,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,754.61, 70,039.57 and 28,093.64 is: 38,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,754.61 : 70,039.57 = 28,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,754.61/70,039.57 = 28,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,754.61x = 70,039.57 × 28,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,754.61x = 1,967,666,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,666,807.06/50,754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,768.24

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