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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,044, 62,175.30 and 28,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,044, 62,175.30 and 28,277 is: 39,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,044 : 62,175.30 = 28,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,044/62,175.30 = 28,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,044x = 62,175.30 × 28,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,044x = 1,758,130,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,130,958.10/45,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.41

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