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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,802.63, 70,107.62 and 28,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,802.63, 70,107.62 and 28,143.08 is: 38,837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,802.63 : 70,107.62 = 28,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,802.63/70,107.62 = 28,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,802.63x = 70,107.62 × 28,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,802.63x = 1,973,044,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,044,524.28/50,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,837.45

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