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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,319.70, 68,032.89 and 28,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,319.70, 68,032.89 and 28,095 is: 38,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,319.70 : 68,032.89 = 28,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,319.70/68,032.89 = 28,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,319.70x = 68,032.89 × 28,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,319.70x = 1,911,384,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,384,044.55/49,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,754.98

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