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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,466.65, 68,287.62 and 28,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,466.65, 68,287.62 and 28,241.82 is: 38,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,466.65 : 68,287.62 = 28,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,466.65/68,287.62 = 28,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,466.65x = 68,287.62 × 28,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,466.65x = 1,928,566,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,566,330.83/49,466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,987.20

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