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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,112.65, 62,283.68 and 28,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,112.65, 62,283.68 and 28,986.46 is: 40,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,112.65 : 62,283.68 = 28,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,112.65/62,283.68 = 28,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,112.65x = 62,283.68 × 28,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,112.65x = 1,805,383,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,383,370.08/45,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,019.45

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