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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.24, 62,318.97 and 28,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.24, 62,318.97 and 28,152.19 is: 38,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.24 : 62,318.97 = 28,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.24/62,318.97 = 28,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.24x = 62,318.97 × 28,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.24x = 1,754,415,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,415,484.04/45,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,856.42

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