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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,676.37, 68,535.97 and 28,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,676.37, 68,535.97 and 28,162.96 is: 38,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,676.37 : 68,535.97 = 28,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,676.37/68,535.97 = 28,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,676.37x = 68,535.97 × 28,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,676.37x = 1,930,175,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,175,781.67/49,676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,855.01

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