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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,082.98, 62,216.28 and 28,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,082.98, 62,216.28 and 28,097.28 is: 38,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,082.98 : 62,216.28 = 28,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,082.98/62,216.28 = 28,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,082.98x = 62,216.28 × 28,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,082.98x = 1,748,108,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,108,239.72/45,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,775.35

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