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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,675.52, 68,544.96 and 28,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,675.52, 68,544.96 and 28,451.36 is: 39,258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,675.52 : 68,544.96 = 28,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,675.52/68,544.96 = 28,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,675.52x = 68,544.96 × 28,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,675.52x = 1,950,197,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,197,333.15/49,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,258.72

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