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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.08, 62,189.64 and 28,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.08, 62,189.64 and 28,069.28 is: 38,760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.08 : 62,189.64 = 28,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.08/62,189.64 = 28,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.08x = 62,189.64 × 28,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.08x = 1,745,618,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,618,418.26/45,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,760.44

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