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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.24, 44,998.47 and 28,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.24, 44,998.47 and 28,529.28 is: 42,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.24 : 44,998.47 = 28,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.24/44,998.47 = 28,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.24x = 44,998.47 × 28,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.24x = 1,283,773,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,773,950.20/30,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,562.29

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