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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.24, 76,430.88 and 28,822.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.24, 76,430.88 and 28,822.95 is: 43,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.24 : 76,430.88 = 28,822.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.24/76,430.88 = 28,822.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.24x = 76,430.88 × 28,822.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.24x = 2,202,963,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,963,432.70/50,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,197.70

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