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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,967, 70,338.06 and 28,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,967, 70,338.06 and 28,611 is: 39,485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,967 : 70,338.06 = 28,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,967/70,338.06 = 28,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,967x = 70,338.06 × 28,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,967x = 2,012,442,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,442,234.66/50,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,485.20

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