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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,349, 84,552.66 and 28,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,349, 84,552.66 and 28,647 is: 42,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,349 : 84,552.66 = 28,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,349/84,552.66 = 28,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,349x = 84,552.66 × 28,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,349x = 2,422,180,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,180,051.02/56,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,985.32

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