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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,459.24, 45,562.50 and 28,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,459.24, 45,562.50 and 28,593 is: 42,770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,459.24 : 45,562.50 = 28,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,459.24/45,562.50 = 28,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,459.24x = 45,562.50 × 28,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,459.24x = 1,302,768,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,768,562.50/30,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,770.88

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