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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,621, 45,661.96 and 28,197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,621, 45,661.96 and 28,197.48 is: 42,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,621 : 45,661.96 = 28,197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,621/45,661.96 = 28,197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,621x = 45,661.96 × 28,197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,621x = 1,287,552,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,552,203.86/30,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,048.01

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