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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,171.39, 67,846.35 and 28,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,171.39, 67,846.35 and 28,749.52 is: 39,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,171.39 : 67,846.35 = 28,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,171.39/67,846.35 = 28,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,171.39x = 67,846.35 × 28,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,171.39x = 1,950,549,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,549,996.25/49,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,668.39

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