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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,968.54, 70,338.94 and 28,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,968.54, 70,338.94 and 28,307.64 is: 39,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,968.54 : 70,338.94 = 28,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,968.54/70,338.94 = 28,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,968.54x = 70,338.94 × 28,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,968.54x = 1,991,129,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,129,391.50/50,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,065.85

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