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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.94, 62,384.72 and 28,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.94, 62,384.72 and 28,241.76 is: 38,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.94 : 62,384.72 = 28,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.94/62,384.72 = 28,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.94x = 62,384.72 × 28,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.94x = 1,761,854,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,854,289.91/45,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,948.11

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