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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,241.68, 62,392.61 and 28,247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,241.68, 62,392.61 and 28,247.48 is: 38,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,241.68 : 62,392.61 = 28,247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,241.68/62,392.61 = 28,247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,241.68x = 62,392.61 × 28,247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,241.68x = 1,762,433,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,433,549.92/45,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,955.97

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