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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,375.62, 74,073.96 and 28,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,375.62, 74,073.96 and 28,325.34 is: 42,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,375.62 : 74,073.96 = 28,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,375.62/74,073.96 = 28,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,375.62x = 74,073.96 × 28,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,375.62x = 2,098,170,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,170,102.15/49,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,494.05

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