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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.18, 49,386.30 and 28,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.18, 49,386.30 and 28,248 is: 39,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.18 : 49,386.30 = 28,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.18/49,386.30 = 28,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.18x = 49,386.30 × 28,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.18x = 1,395,064,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,064,202.40/35,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,029.13

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