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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,847.57, 70,173.86 and 28,193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,847.57, 70,173.86 and 28,193.67 is: 38,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,847.57 : 70,173.86 = 28,193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,847.57/70,173.86 = 28,193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,847.57x = 70,173.86 × 28,193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,847.57x = 1,978,458,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,458,510.50/50,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.60

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