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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,241.16, 62,391.89 and 28,246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,241.16, 62,391.89 and 28,246.95 is: 38,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,241.16 : 62,391.89 = 28,246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,241.16/62,391.89 = 28,246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,241.16x = 62,391.89 × 28,246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,241.16x = 1,762,380,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,380,667.85/45,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,955.25

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