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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.24, 62,317.59 and 28,151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.24, 62,317.59 and 28,151.19 is: 38,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.24 : 62,317.59 = 28,151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.24/62,317.59 = 28,151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.24x = 62,317.59 × 28,151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.24x = 1,754,314,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,314,316.43/45,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,855.04

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