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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,408.24, 45,998.46 and 28,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,408.24, 45,998.46 and 28,362 is: 39,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,408.24 : 45,998.46 = 28,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,408.24/45,998.46 = 28,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,408.24x = 45,998.46 × 28,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,408.24x = 1,304,608,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,608,322.52/33,408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,050.50

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