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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,761.08, 70,048.77 and 28,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,761.08, 70,048.77 and 28,101 is: 38,778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,761.08 : 70,048.77 = 28,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,761.08/70,048.77 = 28,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,761.08x = 70,048.77 × 28,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,761.08x = 1,968,440,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,440,485.77/50,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,778.54

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