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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,823.61, 70,135.53 and 28,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,823.61, 70,135.53 and 28,162.41 is: 38,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,823.61 : 70,135.53 = 28,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,823.61/70,135.53 = 28,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,823.61x = 70,135.53 × 28,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,823.61x = 1,975,185,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,185,551.43/50,823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,863.54

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