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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,004, 66,245.52 and 28,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,004, 66,245.52 and 28,132 is: 38,822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,004 : 66,245.52 = 28,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,004/66,245.52 = 28,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,004x = 66,245.52 × 28,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,004x = 1,863,618,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,618,968.64/48,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,822.16

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