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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,660.38, 49,252.98 and 28,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,660.38, 49,252.98 and 28,514.98 is: 39,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,660.38 : 49,252.98 = 28,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,660.38/49,252.98 = 28,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,660.38x = 49,252.98 × 28,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,660.38x = 1,404,447,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,447,739.64/35,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,383.98

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