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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.05, 62,349.93 and 28,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.05, 62,349.93 and 28,189.14 is: 38,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.05 : 62,349.93 = 28,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.05/62,349.93 = 28,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.05x = 62,349.93 × 28,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.05x = 1,757,590,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,590,905.76/45,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,920.02

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