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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,994.24, 67,612.32 and 28,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,994.24, 67,612.32 and 28,852 is: 39,815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,994.24 : 67,612.32 = 28,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,994.24/67,612.32 = 28,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,994.24x = 67,612.32 × 28,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,994.24x = 1,950,750,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,750,656.64/48,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,815.92

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