Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,418.82, 68,192.88 and 28,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,418.82, 68,192.88 and 28,194 is: 38,904.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,418.82 : 68,192.88 = 28,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,418.82/68,192.88 = 28,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,418.82x = 68,192.88 × 28,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,418.82x = 1,922,630,058.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,922,630,058.72/49,418.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,904.82
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