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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.13, 62,376.74 and 28,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.13, 62,376.74 and 28,235.94 is: 38,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.13 : 62,376.74 = 28,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.13/62,376.74 = 28,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.13x = 62,376.74 × 28,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.13x = 1,761,265,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,265,888.04/45,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,940.10

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