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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,240.68, 62,391.22 and 28,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,240.68, 62,391.22 and 28,246.48 is: 38,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,240.68 : 62,391.22 = 28,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,240.68/62,391.22 = 28,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,240.68x = 62,391.22 × 28,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,240.68x = 1,762,332,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,332,347.91/45,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,954.59

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