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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,044.64, 49,789.62 and 28,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,044.64, 49,789.62 and 28,997.64 is: 40,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,044.64 : 49,789.62 = 28,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,044.64/49,789.62 = 28,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,044.64x = 49,789.62 × 28,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,044.64x = 1,443,781,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,781,476.50/36,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,055.37

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