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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,285.16, 68,014.17 and 28,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,285.16, 68,014.17 and 28,064.51 is: 38,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,285.16 : 68,014.17 = 28,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,285.16/68,014.17 = 28,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,285.16x = 68,014.17 × 28,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,285.16x = 1,908,784,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,784,354.11/49,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,729.39

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