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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,539, 68,362.02 and 28,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,539, 68,362.02 and 28,317 is: 39,076.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,539 : 68,362.02 = 28,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,539/68,362.02 = 28,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,539x = 68,362.02 × 28,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,539x = 1,935,807,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,807,320.34/49,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,076.43

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