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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,930.16, 68,897.94 and 28,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,930.16, 68,897.94 and 28,716.26 is: 39,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,930.16 : 68,897.94 = 28,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,930.16/68,897.94 = 28,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,930.16x = 68,897.94 × 28,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,930.16x = 1,978,491,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,491,158.50/49,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,625.17

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