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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,095.93, 62,251.55 and 28,108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,095.93, 62,251.55 and 28,108.63 is: 38,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,095.93 : 62,251.55 = 28,108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,095.93/62,251.55 = 28,108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,095.93x = 62,251.55 × 28,108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,095.93x = 1,749,805,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,805,749.50/45,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,801.86

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