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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,926.32, 70,279.06 and 28,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,926.32, 70,279.06 and 28,265.76 is: 39,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,926.32 : 70,279.06 = 28,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,926.32/70,279.06 = 28,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,926.32x = 70,279.06 × 28,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,926.32x = 1,986,491,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,491,042.99/50,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,007.16

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