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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.64, 62,412.12 and 28,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.64, 62,412.12 and 28,238.94 is: 38,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.64 : 62,412.12 = 28,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.64/62,412.12 = 28,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.64x = 62,412.12 × 28,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.64x = 1,762,452,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,452,111.95/45,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,971.06

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