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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,436.54, 68,225.92 and 28,218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,436.54, 68,225.92 and 28,218.99 is: 38,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,436.54 : 68,225.92 = 28,218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,436.54/68,225.92 = 28,218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,436.54x = 68,225.92 × 28,218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,436.54x = 1,925,266,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,266,554.22/49,436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,944.20

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