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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,755.59, 70,041.74 and 28,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,755.59, 70,041.74 and 28,094.60 is: 38,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,755.59 : 70,041.74 = 28,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,755.59/70,041.74 = 28,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,755.59x = 70,041.74 × 28,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,755.59x = 1,967,794,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,794,177.92/50,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,770.00

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